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Franchise: Fastframe USA Inc.

Initial Investment
LOW:$105,700
HIGH: $150,200
Change in Units

Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training Onsite: 1 week

Training at headquarters: 2 weeks

Additional Training: At regional locations

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 2

About Fastframe USA Inc.

Started in Newcastle, England, the first American Fastframe store opened in Thousand Oaks, California, in 1986. Fastframe began franchising in 1987. Stores offer immediate turnaround using on-site custom framing. They can also locate hard-to-find or out-of-print pieces of art.

Founded

1986

Franchising Since

1987 (30 Years)

Corporate Address

1200 Lawrence Dr., #300 Newbury Park, CA 91320

CEO

Brian Harper

Parent Company

Fastframe California Inc.

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$105,700 - $150,200

Net-worth Requirement

$150,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$40,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$25,000 - $25,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

7.5%

Ad Royalty Fee

3%

Financing Options

Fastframe USA Inc. offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Fastframe USA Inc. has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

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Updated: May 16th, 2012

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