Business Description

Rejuvenating exterior wood surfaces such as decks, fences, docks, gazebos and bridges with a total commitment to being the first nationally recognized franchise based on image and quality. Franchisees will receive complete business and field training with on-going support services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1995

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	14	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 16 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 14 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Missouri	3
2. Ohio	4
3. Tennessee	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$25K
Total Investment:	$25-50K
Average Total Investment:	$37K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$14.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$14K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	5 Days
2. Franchisee's Location	4 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Deckare Services.