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Framing & Art Centre
1800 Appleby Line
Burlington, ON L7L 6A1 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (905) 332-6116
Fax: (905) 335-5377
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.worldfranchising.com/website.htm
Contact: Ms. Diane Howatt, Franchise Development
FRAMING & ART CENTRE is Canada's only national art & custom framing store, specializing in a hands-on, artistic environment. Each store offers a large selection of design samples, prints and posters with custom framing in a creative atmosphere. Easy to learn and operate, exceptional training and support, national buying power and proven marketing programs. Air Miles offered.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1977
Franchise Units: 53
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 53
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 53;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 5 Provinces
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 29 in ON, 12 in BC, 6 in AB
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:5
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: AB
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000-1,200 SF; SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $30K
Total Investment: $110-160K
Average Total Investment: $135.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
�Franchise: $25K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes
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
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 10 Days Burlington, ON.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: No
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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