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Connoisseur, The
201 Torrance Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
800#: (877) 261-3111
Tel: (310) 374-9768
Fax: (310) 372-9097
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.giftsofwine.com
Contact: Mr. Sandy French, President
Personalized gifts of fine wines, champagnes, gourmet, crystal and special occasion items.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 7
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 8
Distribution:
U.S. -- 7;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 5 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 2 in CO, 2 in CA, 1 in IL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:25
Franchisee Qualifications:, , , , ,
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS, SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $175K
Total Investment: $175K
Average Total Investment: $175.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
�Franchise: $29.5K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $29.5K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Headquarters.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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