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Tinder Box International
3 Bala Plaza East, # 102
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2449
800#: (800) 846-3372
Tel: (610) 668-4220
Fax: (610) 668-4266
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tinderbox.com
Contact: Mr. Wayne Best, VP Operations
The world's largest and oldest chain of premium cigar, tobacco, smoking accessory and gift stores, with 70 years' experience as the undisputed industry leader.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1928
First Franchise: 1965
Franchise Units: 128
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 131
Distribution:
U.S. -- 116;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 50 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in CA, 9 in IL, 9 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:25
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All Except ND,SD
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,500 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75-100K
Total Investment: $175-250K
Average Total Investment: $212.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $250-300K
Fees
�Franchise: $30K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
�Royalty: 4-5%
�Average Royalty: 4.5%
�Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: a,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days Home Office; 3-5 Days at Franchisee's Store; Follow-Up Store Visit within 30 Days.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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