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ComForcare provides non-medical home care (assistance with the activities of daily living via companion and personal care services) and skilled nursing services, primarily to the exploding market of those over the age of 65.
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ALADDIN DOORS has a long-standing reputation of excellence with regard to garage door installation, garage door repair, and any other garage door situation that needs to be addressed.
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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.
Pearle Vision
- Pearle Vision, Inc.
Mason, OH 45040
- (800) 732-7531 / (513) 765-3462
- (513) 492-3462 (Fax)
- Ms. Michelle Lichtenberg, Manager Franchise Development
- [email protected]
PEARLE VISION, the largest optical franchisor, offers the ability for qualified individuals to benefit from PEARLE's strong name recognition and operating systems developed over the past 36 years. We have been franchising for 16 years.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1961
Franchising Since: 1981
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 402 | 53.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 350 | 46.5% |
| Total Operating Units | 752 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 762 | 84.6% | In 43 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 103 | 11.4% | In 2 Provinces |
| International | 36 | 4.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 901 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 65 |
| Illinois | 53 |
| Texas | 48 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 250 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | No |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Yes, at additional cost |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | N/A |
Training
| Skill Assessment of Franchisee | Varies Dramatically |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | Varies |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $35-125K |
| Total Investment | $250-350K |
| Average Total Investment | $300K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty | 7% |
| Average Royalty | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 8% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | Varies |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,800-2,400 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 5 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States, except CA |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No |
