#386
At a Glance
Products & Services: Women's clothing, accessories & gifts
Number of Locations: 54
Total Investment: $165.3K - 402.8K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 2004
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $165,300 - $402,800
Franchise Fee: $29,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Home learning program : 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Franchise Ranking History
Top New: #47 (2008),