Baby USA
Baby USA
857 N. Larch Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
800#:
Tel: (630) 832-9880 + 27
Fax: (630) 832-0139
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.usababy.com
Contact: Mr. James L. Courtney, Sr. Mgr. Franchise Dev.
USA BABY is North America's leading specialty retailer of infant and juvenile furniture and accessories. Franchisees receive market evaluation, site selection, store design, financing, opening, advertising, merchandising and on-going operational support. Exclusive territories and substantial single, multi-unit and area development opportunities exist for candidates with a passion for serving customers, developing employee teams and participating in a proven retail environment.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 68
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 68
Distribution:
U.S. -- 64;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 4
�North America -- Operations in 22 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in IL, 7 in NY, 6 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:12
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 4, 1, 3, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 12,000 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $120-170K
Total Investment: $450-650K
Average Total Investment: $550.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $180K
Fees
�Franchise: $42.5K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $42.5K
�Royalty: 3%
�Average Royalty: 3.0%
�Advertising: 5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
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: N/A
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 14 Days Corporate Office/Store; 4 Days Pre-Opening; 4 Days Opening; 4-5 Days Post-Opening.
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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