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Our fun, sports-themed, men's and boy's haircutting concept is so unique, it's made us the fastest-growing haircutting franchise in the country. This is a great recession-resistant business that's all cash, no receivables, and no industry experience is necessary.
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COMFORT KEEPERS provides in-home care, such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery and clothing shopping, grooming and assistance with recreational activities for the elderly.
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Enviro-Master's primary focus is the sanitization of restrooms, rendering them germ-free and eliminating the cross-contamination of disease,. We also offer savings on soap, paper and chemical products, which often offset the cost of our hygiene services.
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Since 1984, Vanguard Cleaning Systems has provided a wide range of specialized janitorial services, including general office cleaning, carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, window washing, power washing, and green cleaning.
Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Education
- Abrakadoodle, Inc.
Reston, VA 20191
- (703) 860-6570
- (703) 860-6574 (Fax)
- Ms. Rosemarie Hartnett, President
- rosemarie@abrakadoodle.com
ABRAKADOODLE is a remarkable arts education program for children that combines high-quality Crayola paints, pastels, modeling compounds and other products with imaginative learning activities. The ABRAKADOODLE program has been designed by notable educators and artists.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2001
Franchising Since: 2004
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 172 | 98.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 2 | 1.1% |
| Total Operating Units | 174 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 174 | 100.0% | In 24 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 174 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| (no data available) |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 10 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
| Other Marketing Support | Marketing Call Center |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Yes, at additional cost |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Training | Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening | N/A |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | N/A |
Training
| Reston, VA | 5 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $100K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $45-70K |
| Total Investment | $35.8-74.5K |
| Average Total Investment | $20K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $33.9K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $34K |
| On-Going Royalty | 8% |
| Average Royalty | 8% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | Varies |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | None |
| Preferred Site Types | N/A |
| Encourages Conversions | N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 4 |
| Psychological Profile | N/A |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | N/A |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All States Where Registered |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No |
