Today's Window Fashions
Custom blinds, shades, shuttersBackground
Founded: 1993 Franchising since: 1997
Mark Barone founded Today's Window Fashions in 1993 because he recognized an opportunity for growth. In an industry that was primarily handled by independent companies, Barone believed there was strength in numbers, so he began franchising in 1997. Based in San Diego, the privately held company uses an online designer showroom to increase customer sales.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 6 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 150,000 population
Special Programs
Todays Window Fashions is developing a trip incentives program for its franchisees.
Mark Barone founded Today's Window Fashions in 1993 because he recognized an opportunity for growth. In an industry that was primarily handled by independent companies, Barone believed there was strength in numbers, so he began franchising in 1997. Based in San Diego, the privately held company uses an online designer showroom to increase customer sales.
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5519 S. Mission Rd., #E Bonsall, California 92003 |
Phone: (877)998-6329/ (760)630-8119 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 6 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 150,000 population
Special Programs
Todays Window Fashions is developing a trip incentives program for its franchisees.
The company is also involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs as well as Habitat for Humanity.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $52K-59K Franchise fee: $49K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 4% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 5 days
- At franchisee's location: 5 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks