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| Mr. Appliance Corporation 1020 N. University Parks Dr., P.O. Box 3146 Waco, TX 76707 |
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Business Description
Established in 1996, Mr. Appliance is the only franchise providing full-service appliance service and repair, both commercially and residentially. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500" and "Top 101 Home-Based Franchises," Mr. Appliance franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers at more than 90 locations worldwide. Mr. Appliance is part of The Dwyer Group family of companies, which also includes Rainbow International, Mr. Rooter, Aire Serv, Mr. Electric, and Glass Doctor.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1996
Franchising Since: 1997
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Established in 1996, Mr. Appliance is the only franchise providing full-service appliance service and repair, both commercially and residentially. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500" and "Top 101 Home-Based Franchises," Mr. Appliance franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers at more than 90 locations worldwide. Mr. Appliance is part of The Dwyer Group family of companies, which also includes Rainbow International, Mr. Rooter, Aire Serv, Mr. Electric, and Glass Doctor.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1996
Franchising Since: 1997
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 118 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 118 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 12 |
| 2. Texas | 12 |
| 3. Florida | 10 |
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $Varies |
| Cash Investment: | $30-75K |
| Total Investment: | $80-100K |
| Average Total Investment: | $90K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4-7% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| 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? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 11 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Waco, TX | 1 Week & Ongoing | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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