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Screen Machine, The
19636 8th St. e.
Sonoma, CA 95476
800#:
Tel: (707) 996-5551
Fax: (707) 996-0139
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.screen-machine.com
Contact: Mr. Wayne T. Wirick, Sr., President
A mobile service unit, specializing in new window and door screens, and the re-screening of same. Security and pet doors, and a full line of Hunter Douglas window coverings.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1986; |
First Franchise: |
1988 |
| Franchise Units: |
23 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
1 |
| Total Units: |
24 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 24;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in CA
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: N/A SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$25K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$53-72.1K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$63K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$53K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
3% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| 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: |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
2 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,C,D,G,H
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
6 Days Sonoma, CA. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
West |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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