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Jumbo Video
5360 S. Service Rd., # 201
Burlington, ON L7L 5L1 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (905) 634-4244
Fax: (905) 632-2964
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.jumbovideo.com
Contact: Mr. Doug Jacques, Dir. Franchise Sales/RE
Home entertainment business, encompassing sales and rental of videos (including games), other related retail merchandise and confectionery.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1987; |
First Franchise: |
1989 |
| Franchise Units: |
61 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
61 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 61;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 48 in ON, 4 in NB, 4 in BC
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: N/A |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 2, 2, 4, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 1,500-5,000 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$50-125K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$150-325K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$237K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$N/A |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K+; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
3% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| 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: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
18 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,G,H
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3 Days Head Office; 1 Week Training Store; 2 Weeks On-Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Except PQ |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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