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Resettlers, The
5811 Kennett Pk.
Centreville, DE 19807-1137




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Business Description

THE RESETTLERS is a customized and caring moving service for seniors, which includes professional packing, unpacking and complete resettlement of the new home. A pioneer in the moving service concept, the company guides clients through every state of the moving process and assists with move preparation and organization through their Rent-A-Daughter program. Antiques, collectibles, furniture and household items no longer needed in the new residence are sold through our retail outlets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

2

50%
Company-Owned Units:250%
 
Total Operating Units:
4
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:4100%In 3 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
4
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Delaware2
2. North Carolina1
3. Wisconsin1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$40-75K
Total Investment:$Varies
Average Total Investment:$142K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 5-10 Full-time, 5-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not 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: 6
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
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: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. Wilmington, DE2 Weeks
2. On-Site1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1-2

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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