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For The Bride To Be



For The Bride To Be
P. O. Box 4437
Cordova, TN 33088-4437




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Business Description

A FOR THE BRIDE TO BE franchise is a retail boutique that specializes in the sale of accessories, gifts, invitations and specialty items for the wedding consumer. As a FOR THE BRIDE TO BE franchisee, you have the freedom and challenge of owning your own business, with the added support of proven business and sales methods, products and the guidance of experienced franchisor-business owners.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1994

Franchising Since:  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

0

0%
Company-Owned Units:1100%
 
Total Operating Units:
1
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:1100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
1
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Tennessee1

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$10-25K
Total Investment:$150-270K
Average Total Investment:$210K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Memphis, TN2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5

U.S.:

Yes, TN, KY, OK, MI, FL, AL
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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