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Deck The Walls
P. O. Box 1187
Houston, TX 77251-1187
800#: (800) 543-3325
Tel: (281) 775-5294
Fax: (281) 872-1646
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.dtwfraninfo.com
Contact: Ms. Ann Nance, Director Franchise Development
DECK THE WALLS is the nation's largest specialty retailer of art, custom framing & wall d�cor. Each store carries a large selection of limited & open edition prints, custom frame molding & mats. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Stores located in high-traffic regional malls & shopping centers. Rewarding business in a growing industry.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1981
Franchise Units: 68
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 68
Distribution:
U.S. -- 68;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 34 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in TX, 14 in PA, 12 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 0
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 1, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-2,000 SF; SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $45-80K
Total Investment: $180.9-245.2K
Average Total Investment: $213.1K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 7%
-Average Royalty: 7.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 26
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks St. Louis, MO; 3 Days In Store.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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