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At a Glance
Products & Services: Granite resurfacing & cabinet refacing
Number of Locations: 160
Total Investment: $131.5K - 346K
Founded: 1995
Began Franchising: 1997
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 76 | 9 | 75 | 0 |
| 2010 | 71 | 8 | 71 | 0 |
| 2009 | 74 | 9 | 71 | 0 |
| 2008 | 72 | 9 | 71 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $131,500 - $346,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $107,000
Operations
1% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 40. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing visits to franchisee's location
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: PR program