Business Description

SURFACE DOCTOR provides an alternative to conventional remodeling, saving our customers up to 70% over the cost of conventional renovation. Services include: cabinet refacing, resurfacing of cabinets, counter tops, appliances and bathroom fixtures. We provide services to both residential and a variety of commercial markets. SURFACE DOCTOR can give almost any fixture a new look, for a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	14	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 0 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. Florida	0
2. Georgia	0
3. North Carolina	0

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:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$20-30K
Total Investment:	$20-30K
Average Total Investment:	$25K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000 +/-

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Small Office Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
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:	55
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
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. Charlotte, NC	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Surface Doctor.