P.O. Box 801069
Dallas, TX 75380-1069
800#: (800) 843-7094
Tel: (972) 503-8688
Fax: (972) 503-8737
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.wallpapertogo.com
Contact: Mr. Tony Martinez, President
World's largest specialty decorating chain in wallcoverings, window treatments, fabric, installation and related decorative accessories. A major participant in the growing $100 billion home remodeling industry, WALLPAPERS TO GO is the 5th largest retail purchaser of wallcoverings in the U. S.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1973; |
First Franchise: |
1986 |
| Franchise Units: |
40 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
16 |
| Total Units: |
56 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 56;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 16 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in CA, 13 in TX, 4 in WA
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 2, 3, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 3,500 SF; FS, SC
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$65K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$139-194K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$166K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$15K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$15K |
|
Royalty: |
6% |
|
Advertising: |
5% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
81 |
| On-Going Support: |
C,D,E,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
8 Days Corporate Offices; 5 Days Corporate Store. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
TX,AZ,CA,WA,OR,CO,MI,OH,IN |
| Canada: |
No |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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