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Sell and install beautiful, continuous concrete landscape edging that has the look and feel of real brick and stone in your protected territory using the BORDER MAGIC BM 2000 extruder and the BORDER MAGIC proven method. The BM 2000 also extrudes concrete parking lot curbing for schools, restaurants and businesses of all kinds. A turnkey franchise opportunity awaits you as a licensed representative. Border Magic is also the manufacturer of equipment. Border Magic is the only franchisor in this particular industry.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 2002
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 81 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 81 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 81 | | 100% | | In 24 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 81 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Illinois | 12 | | 2. Indiana | 9 | | 3. Ohio | 9 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $30K |
| Total Investment: | $50-128K |
| Average Total Investment: | $89K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $400/Mo. |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | Included in monthly royalty |
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | Yes |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | Graphics support |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Rantoul, IL | Ongoing |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 1 |
| Psychological Profile: | 2 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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