Merle Norman Cosmetics
Merle Norman Cosmetics
9130 Bellanca Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045-4710
800#: (800) 421-6648
Tel: (310) 641-3000
Fax: (310) 337-2370
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.merlenorman.com
Contact: Ms. Carol LaPorta, VP Studio Development
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS is a specialty retail store, selling scientifically developed, state-of-the-art cosmetic products, using the 'free make over' and 'try before you buy' complete customer satisfaction methods of selling.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1931
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 1,936
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 1,940
Distribution:
U.S. -- 1831;
Canada -- 90;
International -- 19
-North America -- Operations in 50 States,10 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 260 in TX, 113 in GA, 99 AL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 120
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 450-800 SF; SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $28.6-155.9K
Average Total Investment: $92.3K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees:
-Franchise: $0
-Average Franchise Fee: $.0K
-Royalty: 0%
-Average Royalty: .0%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
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: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 630
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Los Angeles, CA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All CAN Except Quebec
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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