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.
Year Established: 2000
Franchising Since: 2000
Franchised Units | 320 | 100.0% |
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Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
Total Operating Units | 320 | 100% |
USA | 407 | 90.4% | In 37 States |
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Canada | 15 | 3.3% | In 6 Provinces |
International | 28 | 6.2% | In 12 Foreign Countries |
Total | 450 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
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Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
Density | Units |
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California | 32 |
Texas | 30 |
Florida | 22 |
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
Back to TopIFA Member | Yes |
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CFA Member | No |
Franchisee Association? | No |
Size of Corporate Staff | 180 |
Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
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National Advertising | Yes |
Regional Advertising | No |
Local Advertising | Yes |
Marketing Materials | Direct Mailers |
Central Data Processing | N/A |
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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 |
Franchisee Location | 2 Weeks (1 Wk. Technical, 1 Week Mktng.) |
West Palm Beach, FL | 2 Weeks |
Minimum Net Worth | $50K |
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Cash Investment | $48K |
Total Investment | $168K |
Average Total Investment | $168K |
Initial Franchise Fee | $42.5K |
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Average Franchise Fee | $42K |
On-Going Royalty | 6% |
Average Royalty | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 1% |
Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 3 |
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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 |
Financial Net Worth | 3 |
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General Business Experience | 3 |
Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
Formal Education | 2 |
Psychological Profile | 1 |
Personal Interviews | 4 |
Term of Initial Contract | 35 |
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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 |
Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 95 |
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USA | Yes, All United States |
Canada | Yes, All Canada |
Overseas | Yes, All Countries |