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Empire Business Brokers
336 Harris Hill Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14221
800#:
Tel: (716) 677-5229
Fax: (716) 677-0955
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.empirebusinessbrokers.com
Contact: Mr. Nicholas R. Gugliuzza, President
We sell existing businesses and business opportunities throughout the U. S. and the world. Other profit centers relating to this are: franchise sales and development, financial brokering, equipment leasing, business valuation, business plans and business consulting. A complete training program is held, and therefore previous experience is not required. Success Magazine has ranked us the #1 business brokerage in the U.S. for two consecutive years.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1981; |
First Franchise: |
1989 |
| Franchise Units: |
49 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
2 |
| Total Units: |
51 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 45;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 5
> North America -- Operations in 22 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in GA, 4 in OH, 3 in NY
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 5, 2, 2, 2, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 500 SF; HB, OB
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$10K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$10K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$10K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$8.9K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$8K |
|
Royalty: |
$150/Mo. |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
20/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/5 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
Yes |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
5 |
| On-Going Support: |
a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week at Home Office. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.