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CertiRestore

CERTIRESTORE Certified Furniture Restoration is a shop-based, full-service furniture restoration and repair franchise opportunity. We focus on providing professional furniture restoration to commercial clients, moving and insurance companies, restaurants, etc. - everyone who owns furniture needs our services. CERTIRESTORE provides protected territories. We provide the tools, supplies, equipment, support and hands-on training. 12-day shop training class. Chemical-free finish removal system.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1989

Franchising Since:

2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	27	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	27	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	26	96.3%	In 12 States
Canada:	1	3.7%	In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	27	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Minnesota	6
2. Wisconsin	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$39.5K
Total Investment:	$53-83K
Average Total Investment:	$68K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$49.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5-8%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1-2 Full-time, 1-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,000-3,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Light Industrial/Commercial

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

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

Training:
1. Hands-On Training Fargo, ND	12 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
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 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, 17, All United States
Canada:	Yes, 2
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: