DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide
Bath & kitchen remodelingBackground
Founded: 1971 Franchising since: 1972
In 1987 Donald J. Dwyer Sr. purchased GNU Services Corp., a company that offered bathtub refinishing, repair and replacement. The company changed its name changed to Worldwide Refinishing Systems one year later and began doing full bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Last year, under the direction of Dwyer's son Doug, the name changed to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 26 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 200,000 population
Special Programs
Franchisees are recognized for sales through programs like the Top Gun Club. The company also recognizes franchisees who talk and visit with prospective DreamMaker franchisees. Credits are awarded for making phone calls, visits and referrals.
In 1987 Donald J. Dwyer Sr. purchased GNU Services Corp., a company that offered bathtub refinishing, repair and replacement. The company changed its name changed to Worldwide Refinishing Systems one year later and began doing full bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Last year, under the direction of Dwyer's son Doug, the name changed to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide.
DreamMaker franchisees offer their clients a variety of remodeling options for bathrooms and kitchens, including cabinet refacing or refinishing; tub reglazing; tile, flooring and fixture replacement; and painting.
DreamMaker is part of the Dwyer Group of franchises which includes Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and Rainbow International.
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801 Washington Ave., #800 Waco, Texas 76701 |
Phone: (800)253-9153 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 26 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 100 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 103 | 0 | 76 | 0 |
| 2006 | 104 | 0 | 76 | 0 |
| 2005 | 104 | 0 | 85 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 200,000 population
Special Programs
Franchisees are recognized for sales through programs like the Top Gun Club. The company also recognizes franchisees who talk and visit with prospective DreamMaker franchisees. Credits are awarded for making phone calls, visits and referrals.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $136.5K-398.5K Franchise fee: $37K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6-3% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | No |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Third-party financing source(s): the SBA, leasing company
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $110.6K-372.6K
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Remodeling/construction experience
Operations
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 8 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- National media
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#363 (2009); #479 (2008); #323 (2007); #343 (2006);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#97 (2006);
#363 (2009); #479 (2008); #323 (2007); #343 (2006);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#97 (2006);