1206 N. Business Loop, 70 W.
Columbia, MO 65202
800#:
Tel: (573) 875-2998
Fax: (573) 449-8971
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ibnuts.com
Contact: Mr. David D. Hockett, President
Our franchise opportunities are two-fold. We have specialty food stores and routes that provide our customers with fine fruits, nuts and candies. Our store facilities also offer a wide array of Agri-State and gourmet foods with an extensive line of baskets, tins, crates and numerous accessory items to complement the gift-giving connoisseur. The route-store combination is the perfect one-two punch!
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1990; |
First Franchise: |
1993 |
| Franchise Units: |
14 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
15 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 15;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 2 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 9 in MO, 1 in IA
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 4, 3, 2, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 750 SF; SF, HB, RM
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$7K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$12-20K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$16K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$20K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$5.5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$5K |
|
Royalty: |
0% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
N/A |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/On-going |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
4 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,D,E,F,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Days Columbia, MO; 2-3 Days Franchise Location. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
Midwest |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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