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Concrete Grinding Company
188 Civil Circle, # 109
Lewisville, TX 75067
800#: (800) 922-2488
Tel: (972) 353-9220
Fax: (800) 474-6332
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.concretegrinding.com
Contact: Mr. Joel Kilian, Director of Marketing
A revolutionary sidewalk repair service where "trip and fall" hazards are repaired by grinding, for up to 90% less than traditional replacement. CONCRETE GRINDING COMPANY has been in business for 13 years, has operations in 8 states, and has repaired more than a million locations nationwide.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1986; |
First Franchise: |
1998 |
| Franchise Units: |
3 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
12 |
| Total Units: |
15 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 15;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 8 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CA, 3 in FL, 3 in TX
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6-10 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 2, 2, 2, 5, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN |
| Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$30-75K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$30-75K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$52K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$10-20K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$15K |
|
Royalty: |
12% |
|
Advertising: |
10% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
N/A |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
6 |
| On-Going Support: |
a,C,D,F,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week Dallas, TX; 2 Weeks Franchisee Location. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
Midwest, New England, NW |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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