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Ashley Avery's Collectables

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Ashley Avery's Collectables
100 Glenborough Dr., # 1450
Houston, TX 77067
800#: (800) 362-8379
Tel: (281) 775-5215
Fax: (281) 775-5250
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ashleyaverys.com
Contact: Mr. Bob Kirschner, Director, Franchise Developmen


ASHLEY AVERY'S COLLECTABLES is America's largest chain of gifts & collectables, featuring exclusive pieces from world-renowned names such as Swarovski, Armani, Ilardo, Hummel and many more. Each store features an elegant, gallery-like atmosphere with fascinating works of all kinds. Located in up-scale regional malls. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training and support; national buying power & proven marketing programs.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1981
Franchise Units: 40
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 41

Distribution:
U.S. -- 41; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 13 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in TX, 5 in FL, 2 in GA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 900-1,200 SF; RM, Kiosk (200sf) (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $150K
Total Investment: $272-403K
Average Total Investment: $337.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K

Fees
�Franchise: $30K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
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
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 7 Days Houston, TX.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

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