Stone Mountain - GCO Carpet Outlet
Stone Mountain - GCO Carpet Outlet
4301 Earth City Expy.
Earth City, MO 63045
800#: (800) 466-6984
Tel: (314) 493-9639
Fax: (314) 291-6674
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.floortrader.com
Contact: Mr. Jerry Butterbaugh, Director Franchise Development
Provide carpet and flooring from around the world in a value-oriented retail business. Stores are open 7 days a week, offering everyday low prices, a wide selection of on-hand carpet, ceramics, laminates and hardwoods for immediate purchase or ordering. Comprehensive support systems and an operating model that does not require installation and limits accounts receivable.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1992
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 104
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 105
Distribution:
U.S. -- 105;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 35
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in FL, 7 in MI, 6 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
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Average Number of Employees: 7 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 15,000 SF; FS, SC
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Encourage Conversion:
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $300K
Total Investment: $250K-2.0MM
Average Total Investment: $1,125.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $700K
Fees:
-Franchise: $27.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $27.5K
-Royalty: 2.5%/1.5%
-Average Royalty: 2.0%
-Advertising: 8%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: NR
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance:
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
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Training: 1 Week St. Louis, MO.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada:
Overseas:
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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