California Closet Company
- California Closet Company, Inc.
1716 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
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(800) 274-6754
/
(415) 256-8500
- (415) 256-8501 (Fax)
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS COMPANY pioneered the custom storage business over 30 years ago. It is now the most famous brand and leader in its industry. Known for innovative design, California Closets commitment is to creating solutions that work specifically for its customer's lifestyle and home. California Closets has exceptional national advertising presence, local marketing tools, sophisticated and successful programs in learning and development for all aspects of operations. Continuous communication through conventions, regional seminars, webinars, franchise intranet site and on-site visits.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1978
Franchising Since: 1980
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
77 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
77 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
66 |
85.7% |
In 43 States
|
| Canada |
8 |
10.4% |
In 5 Provinces
|
| International |
3 |
3.9% |
In 2 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
77 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
35 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| 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: |
Online Extranet
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$300K |
| Cash Investment |
$125K |
| Total Investment |
$227.9-741.2K |
| Average Total Investment |
$275K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$70K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$70K |
| On-Going Royalty |
6% |
| Average Royalty |
6% |
| Advertising Fee |
3% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3-25 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,000-12,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Light Industrial |
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
4 |
| USA |
Yes, Various U.S. Locations |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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