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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.
For a sample questionnaire click here.