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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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