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Bath Fitter
Since 1984, BATH FITTER has been installing custom-molded acrylic bathtub liners, shower bases and one-piece, seamless wall surrounds over existing fixtures in just a few hours in countless residential and commercial properties. We provide full training, specialized tools, marketing and technical manuals and on-going support through regular visits to your location. We award exclusive territories with enormous residential and commercial market potential to qualified franchise owners.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1984
Franchising Since:
1992
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
175
81.4%
Company-Owned Units:
40
18.6%
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Total Operating Units:
215
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
180
82.2%
In 34 States
Canada:
39
17.8%
In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
219
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
18
2. Ohio
17
3. New York
17
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NA
Cash Investment:
$NA
Total Investment:
$175-250K
Average Total Investment:
$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$40K
Average Franchise Fee:
$40K
On-Going Royalty:
0%
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
NA
Average Number of Employees:
8 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
3,500+
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Industrial Park
Encourage Conversions?
No
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:
13
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
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