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The housing downturn hasn't hurt the "mini-remodeling" market! We're recession proof. Join Kitchen Tune-Up, the number one ranked kitchen and bath remodeling franchise. You will serve the growing home remodeling industry and enjoy the convenience of working from your home. Retail location business models are also available if you prefer to have a store front. We have been offering franchise opportunities since 1988. We offer "Kitchen Solutions for Any Budget": cabinet & wood restoration, cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, custom storage solutions and more. If you are looking for the freedom of owning your own business, are driven to succeed and enjoy meeting and helping people, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1975
Franchising Since: 1988
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 280 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 280 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 278 | | 99.3% | | In 38 States |
| Canada: | 2 | | 0.7% | | In 2 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 280 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Illinois | 10 | | 2. Colorado | 10 | | 3. Florida | 11 |
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, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $50K |
| Total Investment: | $83K-91K |
| Average Total Investment: | $86K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | varies |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | $300/mo |
Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 500-2,500
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 14 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Not Applicable |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | At Additional Cost |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Home Office Training | 9 Days | | 2. In-The-Field Training | 4 Days | | 3. Pre-Training | 2-3 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 2 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 1 |
| Asian-American: | 1 |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Franchising available to qualified individuals. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 10 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, Masters Only |
| Overseas: | No |
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