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Great Frame Up, The
P. O. Box 1187
Houston, TX 77251-1187
800#: (800) 543-3325
Tel: (281) 775-5262
Fax: (281) 872-1646
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tgfufraninfo.com
Contact: Ms. Ann Nance, Director Franchise Development
THE GREAT FRAME UP is part of the world's largest retail franchisor of affordable, high-quality custom framing. Specializing in custom framing in a hands-on, artistic environment featuring wide selections of custom frame moldings & mat styles, a proprietary framing system, superior design center & more. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Growth industry.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1971
First Franchise: 1975
Franchise Units: 175
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 175
Distribution:
U.S. -- 175;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 32 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in IL, 16 in CA, 16 in GA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
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: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-1,600 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $35-50K
Total Investment: $140.4-193.4K
Average Total Investment: $166.9K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 7%
-Average Royalty: 7.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
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: 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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