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At a Glance
Products & Services: Mobile window & door screening
Number of Locations: 86
Total Investment: $74.9K - 112.7K
Founded: 1982
Began Franchising: 1984
About The Screenmobile
In the early 1980's, Monty M. Walker and his sons Scott and Monty L. Walker bought a used tent trailer and converted it into the first Screenmobile. In 1984 they began franchising. Franchisees repair and replace window, door, porch and patio screens, as well as pet doors and pet guards.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $74,900 - $112,700
Franchise Fee: $35,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. 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: 8 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: TV ads, direct mail fliers, door hangers
Franchise Ranking History
Top Home-Based: #80 (2010),
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