Woodcraft Franchise LLC
At a Glance
Products & Services: Woodworking supply specialty store
Number of Locations: 91
Total Investment: $505.3K - 650.3K
Founded: 1928
Began Franchising: 1997
Private Owned
About Woodcraft Franchise LLC
Woodcraft was founded in 1928 as a small supply source for Boston's North End cabinetmakers. Affiliated with Woodcraft Supply Corp., the Woodcraft franchise program started in 1997. The company has more than 32 locations throughout the United States. The private company is based in Parkersburg, West Virginia.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $505,300 - $650,300
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 9. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,