15 N. Quaker Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
800#: (800) 51-STORK
Tel: (860) 519-2602
Fax: (860) 519-2603
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.dialastork.com
Contact: Ms. Cynthia Burke, President
DIAL-A-STORK (sm) USA is a celebratory yard sign rental service. We specialize in the delivery of 7 ft. stork birth announcement signs, signs for all occasions and accompanying products. We grow with the customer -- every occasion sign from birth to retirement! We handle our franchisee customers' calls through our 1-800-51-STORK # to ensure quality, uniformity and A-1 customer service. Our franchisees receive corporate support that is second to none!
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1995; |
First Franchise: |
1998 |
| Franchise Units: |
9 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
9 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 9;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 4 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in CT, 2 in GA, 1 in NM
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 36 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 3, 2, 3, 5, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: FL,DC,MD |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: N/A SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$6.3-35.3K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$6.3-35.3K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$8K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$None |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$By Population; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$-1K |
|
Royalty: |
1-6% of Rental |
|
Advertising: |
N/A |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
3/3 |
| Passive Ownership: |
NR |
| 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: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
No |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
5 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,F,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
Telephone Training, Initial and On-Going; On-Site, as Needed; Operations Manual Included. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All U.S., Still Registering |
| Canada: |
Eventually |
| Overseas: |
Eventually |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.