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Baby's Away

14023 E. Hampden Pl.
Aurora, CO 80014
800#: (800) 984-9030
Tel: (303) 596-8864
Fax: (303) 750-6668
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.babyaway.com
Contact: Mr. John Wierzba, President


Rental, delivery and pick-up of baby/child equipment to traveling families.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1990; First Franchise: 1994
Franchise Units: 18
Company-Owned Units: 12
Total Units: 30
Distribution: U.S. -- 23; Canada -- 7; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 10 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CO, 3 in CA, 3 in SC
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 3, 3, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $16-25K
Total Investment: $16-25K; Average Total Investment: $20K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees: Franchise: $8K; Average Franchise Fee: $8K
Royalty: 7%
Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 3
On-Going Support: b,C,D,F,G,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days in Corporate Headquarters in Denver, CO; 3 Days at Franchisee's Residence.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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