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AmeriCandy

1401 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206-1928
800#:
Tel: (502) 583-1776
Fax: (502) 583-6627
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.americandy.com
Contact: Mr. Omar L. Tatum, President/Founder


A tour of America through candy. 50 state chocolates available by state, region or all 50 state chocolates in our signature collection. Retail store, kiosks, packing center.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1990; First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 0
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 1
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 1 in KY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 3, 1, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; SF, SC, RM, Portable Unit (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-185K
Total Investment: $200K; Average Total Investment: $200K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees: Franchise: $N/A; Average Franchise Fee: $-1K
Royalty: N/A
Advertising: N/A

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: Two Weeks in Louisville, KY; Two Weeks at Franchise Site.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Japan, India, All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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