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California Closet Company

1000 Fourth St., # 800
San Rafael, CA 94901
800#: (800) 241-3222
Tel: (415) 256-8500
Fax: (415) 256-8501
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.calclosets.com
Contact: Mr. David Lamb, Franchise Development Manager


The CALIFORNIA CLOSET brand is the leader in customized closet, garage and storage space design and installation services. As part of this exciting franchise system, you will receive specialized training, management and marketing support. Newsletters, seminars, conventions and a top notch corporate staff keep you current. A formula for success!


Franchisor Background

Established: 1979; First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 157
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 157
Distribution: U.S. -- 130; Canada -- 9; International -- 18
> North America -- Operations in 35 States, 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in CA, 10 in NY, 10 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , , (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 3-25 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000-6,000 SF; Light Industrial (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-225K
Total Investment: $75-225K; Average Total Investment: $150K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees: Franchise: $39.5K; Average Franchise Fee: $0K
Royalty: 6%
Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
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: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 28
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Headquarters; 2 Weeks On-Site.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Various US Locations
Canada: PQ
Overseas: Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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