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Culligan
- Culligan International Company
- CUL
Rosemont, IL 60018
- (800) 285-5426 / (847) 205-6000
- (847) 205-6005 (Fax)
- Mr. Tom Vitacco, VP of Franchise
- [email protected]
CULLIGAN is looking for franchisees to start a business selling 5 gallon bottles of water for delivery to homes and offices. CULLIGAN is a manufacturer of water conditioners, filters and drinking water devices.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1936
Franchising Since: 1940
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 586 | 89.6% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 68 | 10.4% |
| Total Operating Units | 654 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 654 | 93.2% | In 50 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 48 | 6.8% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 702 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 40 |
| Minnesota | 40 |
| Wisconsin | 35 |
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
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 200 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | No |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | N/A |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| On-Site | 1 Week |
| Chicago, IL | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $250K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $103-225K |
| Total Investment | $103-225K |
| Average Total Investment | $164K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $5K |
| On-Going Royalty | 3-5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 0% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 2,500 |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
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? | No |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 8 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, Mexico, South America |
