3007 Longhorn Blvd., # 101
Austin, TX 78758
800#: (800) 729-2273
Tel: (512) 339-3004
Fax: (512) 339-7990
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.elephanthouse.com
Contact: Ms. Julia Scott, National Sales Director
THE ELEPHANT HOUSE system is a proven, home-based greeting card franchise, where you can be your own boss. Independent retail stores are your clients, and we teach you our successful method of obtaining these clients and keeping them happy. The investment is inventory-based and includes all fees. Training is provided at your home.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1991; |
First Franchise: |
1995 |
| Franchise Units: |
47 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
48 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 7 in CA, 5 in FL, 5 in TX
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; N/A
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$Total |
|
| Total Investment: |
$16-26.5K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$21K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$50K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$5K |
|
Royalty: |
0% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
7/7 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
NR |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
N/A |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
NR (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: |
5 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,D,E,G,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
5 Days in Franchisee's Territory. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
NR |
| Overseas: |
NR |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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