3000 NE 30th Pl., 5th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306
800#: (800) 627-9998
Tel: (954) 563-1224
Fax: (954) 565-0742
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.bct-net.com
Contact: Mr. Robert S. Anderson, Franchise Development Director
Join the 24-year old industry-leading wholesale, manufacturing franchise with the competitive advantage. We are recession-resistant, high-volume, quick-turn around, wholesale only manufacturers, specializing in next-day delivery of thermographed and offset-printed products and rubber stamps to retail printers, mailing centers, office supply stores and other retailers. Comprehensive training, excellent support and nationally praised.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1975; |
First Franchise: |
1977 |
| Franchise Units: |
92 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
93 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 86;
Canada -- 7;
International -- 1
> North America -- Operations in 38 States, 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 16 in CA, 7 in FL, 5 in NY
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 10 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 4,000+ SF; FS, SC, Commercial Park
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$115-151K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$354-441K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$397K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$250K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$35K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$35K |
|
Royalty: |
6% |
|
Advertising: |
N/A |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
25/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
No |
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: |
Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
32 |
| On-Going Support: |
a,B,C,d,E,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Weeks Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 1 Week Pre-Opening at New-Site; 2 Weeks after and On-Going. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
NJ,NE |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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