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Grins 2 Go
 

Grins 2 Go® is an innovative franchise so unique that it may be the picture perfect opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Our unique approach to technology, customer service and photographic styles is what sets us apart from the competition — we know it’s not just what we do but how we do it. Our On Location unit is a stylish and highly visible Van. This home-based/Mobile business has a low investment, low overhead and is totally innovative and fun! Nothing like this exists! And, now your timing couldn’t be better. You have the chance to get in on the ground floor of this cutting-edge franchise organization.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2004

Franchising Since:

  2004

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:11 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:11 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:11 100% In 6 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:11 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California6

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$150K
Cash Investment:$30-35K
Total Investment:$114-142K
Average Total Investment:$128K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$27.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$27K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

  

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

   Mobile

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:4
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. San Diego2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:1
Native American:0
Other:1
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   50
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All
 
 
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