Nature of Things Store, The
Nature of Things Store, The
10700 W. Venture Dr.
Franklin, WI 53132
800#: (800) 283-2921
Tel: (414) 529-2192
Fax: (414) 529-2253
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.natureofthingsstore.com
Contact: Mr. Tony Aiello, Franchise Director
Join the aniMALL kingdom and travel beyond the ordinary. THE NATURE OF THINGS STORE is a retail chain, specializing in the sale of science and nature-related gift and education items, with an emphasis on endangered species. Become a member of this fast- growing franchise.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1989
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 11
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units:11
Distribution:
U.S. -- 8;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 5 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in WI, 2 in MO, 1 in CO
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:2-3
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,SD,WI
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs:1,500-1,800 SF; RM
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-100K
Total Investment: $168-288K
Average Total Investment: $228K
Minimum Net Worth: $200-250K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K;
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
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
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: A,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Office and Corporate Stores.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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