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Hester Painting & Decorating
 

Join America's finest painting and faux finishing company! No painting experience is needed! Based on 40 years of experience, the Hester Painting & Decorating franchise program offers a great opportunity to own your own business. Our comprehensive training & support, estimating software, professional marketing system and exclusive faux finish showroom will give you a full palette of tools to run your own custom painting business. Contact us now to take the next step in painting your future with success!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1968

Franchising Since:

  2007

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:0 0%  
Company-Owned Units:2 100%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:2 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:2 100% In 1 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:2 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Illinois2

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$
Cash Investment:$50K
Total Investment:$125.2-215.8K
Average Total Investment:$171K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$50K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   6-12 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1000

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:Virtual Showroom Online
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Chicago, IL - Management9 Days
2. Chicago, IL - Painting/ Faux19 Days
3. Franchisee Location4 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5

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:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   3-5
U.S.:Yes, All
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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