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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.
For a sample questionnaire click here.