EmbroidMe

  • EmbroidMe.com, Inc.
2121 Vista Pkwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • (800) 727-6720 / (561) 868-1390
  • (561) 478-4340 (Fax)

The need for businesses to get noticed through brand recognition and advertising has rapidly increased due to the steady growth of competitive services. As a result, this need to get noticed has propelled the embroidery industry to a $20 billion market. EmbroidMe has been at the forefront of this growth as one of the world's first embroidery and promotional products franchises; successfully franchising the full-service embroidery, screen printing, promotional products and personalized gifts concept for over six years. We have used our experience to develop a business model that have led hundreds of EmbroidMe franchisees to success and helped us grow to become the world's largest embroidery franchise. As part of our family you get the full support and services of the EmbroidMe team - a group that is committed to providing you with the training, consulting, equipment and resources you need to make your EmbroidMe store successful.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 2000

Franchising Since: 2000

Operating Units

Franchised Units 320 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 320 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 407 90.4% In 37 States
Canada 15 3.3% In 6 Provinces
International 28 6.2% In 12 Foreign Countries
Total 450 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 32
Texas 30
Florida 22

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 180
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising Yes
Marketing Materials Direct Mailers

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
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

Franchisee Location 2 Weeks (1 Wk. Technical, 1 Week Mktng.)
West Palm Beach, FL 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $50K
Cash Investment $48K
Total Investment $168K
Average Total Investment $168K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $42.5K
Average Franchise Fee $42K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 1%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,300-1,500
Preferred Site Types Strip Center
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 3
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 1
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 35
Term of Renewal Period 35
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 0 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 95
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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