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Country Clutter

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Country Clutter
3333 Vaca Valley Pkwy., # 900
Vacaville, CA 95688
800#: (800) 425-8883 + 206
Tel: (707) 451-6890
Fax: (707) 451-0410
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.countryclutterfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Terry Odneal, Director Franchise Development


A charming country store for gifts, collectibles and home decor. A unique business that offers old fashioned quality, selection and customer service. A complete franchise program professionally designed, computerized and planned to sell a perfected blend of country merchandise made by primarily American manufacturers and crafters. Rich arrangements and displays of textures, colors and aromas make shopping at COUNTRY CLUTTER a true sensory delight.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 63
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 65

Distribution:
U.S. -- 65; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 25 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in CA, 6 in TX, 5 in GA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10-25
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 3, 3, 2, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,ND,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA, WI
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 850-2,200 SF; SC, RM, Outlets (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $65-85K
Total Investment: $200-280K
Average Total Investment: $240.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $200-250K

Fees
�Franchise: $25K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
�Royalty: 5.5%
�Average Royalty: 5.5%
�Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Open
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: ~40 Hours Home Training; 5 Days Heqdquarters; 3-5 Days On-Site.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All US But HI, AK, & SD
Canada: No
Overseas: No

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