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Custom Homewatch International

2094 Tomat Ave.
Kelowna, BC V1Z 3C5 CANADA
800#: (800) 713-2888
Tel: (250) 769-4329
Fax: (250) 769-4329
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Terry Bates, President


Selling of franchises for housesitting, homechecking, petcare and yardwork.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1988; First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 45
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 45
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 45; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in ON, 14 in BC, 10 in AB
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: WA,AB
Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NR (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $4-10K; Average Total Investment: $7K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees: Franchise: $3-7K; Average Franchise Fee: $5K
Royalty: 3%
Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (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: 2
On-Going Support: NR (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Day Kelowna, BC.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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