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Blockbuster
1201 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75270-2102
800#:
Tel: (214) 854-3337
Fax: (214) 329-8323
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.blockbuster.com
Contact: Mr. Michael Corey, VP Franchise Development
BLOCKBUSTER is the brand leader in the home entertainment business. With worldwide revenues topping $5.5 billion in 2002 and a domestic U.S. customer base of 48 million members, BLOCKBUSTER is one of the strongest entertainment brands in the country.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 1,071
Company-Owned Units: 4,509
Total Units: 5,580
Distribution:
U.S. -- ;
Canada -- ;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 50 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 684 in CA, 524 in TX, 408 FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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Registered in Following Registration States: NR (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 12 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000+ SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: NR
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100-300K
Total Investment: $215-732K
Average Total Investment: $473.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees:
-Franchise: $10K
-Average Franchise Fee: $10.0K
-Royalty: Varies
-Advertising: 5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: NR
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: NR
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 1,500
On-Going Support: S,C,D,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8-10 Weeks in Retail Stores.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: NR
Overseas: NR
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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