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UCC TotalHome
8450 Broadway, P.O. Box 13006
Merrillville, IN 46410
800#: (800) 827-6400
Tel: (219) 648-7357
Fax: (219) 755-6208
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ucctotalhome.com
Contact: Ms. Debbie Bowen, Dir. Franchise Development
UCC TOTALHOME offers consumers the unparalleled opportunity to buy merchandise at manufacturer's invoice cost. Our hundreds of thousands of members purchase directly from more than 800 manufacturers. No mark-up, no middleman, no kidding. UCC TOTALHOME franchise owners enroll members through our time-tested marketing system and service these members with the support of more than 150 specialists at the UCC Corporate Support Center.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1971
First Franchise: 1972
Franchise Units: 71
Company-Owned Units: 13
Total Units: 84
Distribution:
U.S. -- 77;
Canada -- 15;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 21 States, 4 Provinces
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 10 in MI, 8 in NY, 7 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:8
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 4, 1, 3, 1, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 12 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 4,000-6,000 SF; Business Park
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $88-237K
Total Investment: $88-237K
Average Total Investment: $162.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
�Franchise: $35-55K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $45.0K
�Royalty: 22%
�Average Royalty: 22.0%
�Advertising: N/A
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 12/12
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(B)
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 150
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,h (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks Merrillville, IN; 5 Weeks in an Operating Franchise.
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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