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A. J. Barnes Bicycle Emporium

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A. J. Barnes Bicycle Emporium
1401 Johnson Ferry Rd., # 148
Marietta, GA 30062
800#:
Tel: (770) 977-7426
Fax: (770) 977-7237
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ajbarnes.com
Contact: Mr. Matthew Bisckup, Dir. Franchise Sales


A. J. BARNES BICYCLE EMPORIUM is a full-service bicycle retail franchise chain with a fun, old-fashioned theme. Featuring major brands and an innovative open-kitchen-style service area so customers can actually watch their bicycle being serviced. A. J. BARNES is the premium-quality bicycle retail franchise, offering topflight business operations training and on-going support from a highly experienced management team with years of franchise operation.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1989
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 34
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 34

Distribution:
U.S. -- 34; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 3 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in FL, 2 in GA, 1 in TN

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: FL (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $40K
Total Investment: $100-115K
Average Total Investment: $107.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees:
-Franchise: $25K
-Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 14 Days Total at West Palm Beach, FL; 3 Days on Location.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: Western Europe

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