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| Window Works 3601 Minnesota Dr. Suite 800 Edina, MN 55435 |
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Business Description
WINDOW WORKS showroom retails custom window treatments and accessories all within a 1,000 to 1,500 SF facility. Designers offer in-home consultation service, selling top-quality drapery, shutters, blinds and bedding. Exclusive Windcom software tracks day-to-day business and generates 27 reports from marketing to sales tax.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1978
Franchising Since: 1979
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan, Minnesota
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,500
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
WINDOW WORKS showroom retails custom window treatments and accessories all within a 1,000 to 1,500 SF facility. Designers offer in-home consultation service, selling top-quality drapery, shutters, blinds and bedding. Exclusive Windcom software tracks day-to-day business and generates 27 reports from marketing to sales tax.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1978
Franchising Since: 1979
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 5 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 5 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan, Minnesota
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $ |
| Total Investment: | $60-90K |
| Average Total Investment: | $75K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,500
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| 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: | 5 | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Window Works - MN | 1-2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Store Site | As Needed | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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