California Closet Company
California Closet Company
1000 Fourth St., # 800
San Rafael, CA 94901-3142
800#: (800) 241-3222
Tel: (415) 256-8500
Fax: (415) 256-8501
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.calclosets.com
Contact: Ms. Terri Blackburn, Director Legal/Admin.
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS is the world's leading brand in the customized storage industry. Its products organize and simplify the lives of its customers in closets, home offices, garages and throughout all areas of the home. CALIFORNIA CLOSETS has sophisticated and successful programs in marketing, learning and development and all aspects of operations. Year-round communication through conventions, regional seminars, newsletters, corporate visits and the company's intranet site. Successful management team.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1978
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 92
Company-Owned Units: 8
Total Units: 100
Distribution:
U.S. -- 85;
Canada -- 8;
International -- 7
-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: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3-100 FT/PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000-6,000 SF; Light Industrial
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75-225K
Total Investment: $190-390K
Average Total Investment: $290.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees:
-Franchise: $49.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $49.5K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 10%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
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
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 46
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Headquarters; 2 Weeks On-Site. On-Going
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Various U.S. Locations
Canada: PQ
Overseas: Europe, Mexico, South America
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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