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Papyrus
500 Chadbourne Rd., P.O. Box 6030
Fairfield, CA 94533
800#: (800) 872-7978
Tel: (707) 428-0200
Fax: (707) 428-0641
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.papyrusonline.com
Contact: Ms. Kathleen A. Low, Dir. Franchise Development
A unique concept, featuring fine greeting cards, stationery, designer gift wrap and associated products in fine paper. Merchandise mix emphasizes superior design, style and quality.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1973
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 73
Company-Owned Units: 59
Total Units: 132
Distribution:
U.S. -- 130;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 29 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:30
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 5, 3, 5, 1, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All Except ND,SD
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000 SF; SF, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75-100K
Total Investment: $205-417K
Average Total Investment: $311.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees
�Franchise: $29.5K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $29.5K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
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
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 9 Days Corporate Headquarters.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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