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United States Seamless Inc.

2012 Franchise 500
#478
At a Glance

Products & Services: Seamless steel siding, gutters & accessories

Number of Locations: 54

Total Investment: $58.3K - 108.7K

Founded: 1992

Began Franchising: 1992

Private Owned

About United States Seamless Inc.

United States Seamless was founded in 1991 and began franchising in 1992. It has more than 100 franchised territories and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 54 0 0 0
2010 59 0 0 0
2009 65 0 0 0
2008 77 0 0 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $58,300 - $108,700
Franchise Fee: $8,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $4,500 - $18,500
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 55% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: Unlimited. Annual training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Pitch books, literature, promotional material

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #478 (2012), #476 (2011), #459 (2010), #478 (2008),