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. . . . It Store

1111 Flint Rd.,# 36
Downsview, ON M3J 3C7 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (416) 665-3471
Fax: (416) 665-8839
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.itstore.com
Contact: Mr. Jack Green, President


Gifts from the perfectly practical to the absolutely ridiculous. Contemporary greeting cards, gifts, novelties - specializing in cutting edge.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1981; First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 31
Company-Owned Units: 18
Total Units: 49
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 49; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 29 in ON, 3 in NB, 1 in NS
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 2, 2, 3, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,ND,MI,MN,NY,WI
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,400 SF; RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $150-225K; Average Total Investment: $187K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 6%
Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
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: 15
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: NR

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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