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Whiskers & Paws Catering
896 W. Nye Ln., #201
Carson City, NV 89703
800#: (877) 583-9800
Tel: (775) 841-6000
Fax: (775) 841-6420
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.whiskersandpaws.com
Contact: Mr. Kenneth Wright, Chairman
Our franchisees offer free home delivery of our "Best Friends Choice" super premium pet foods and supplies. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and of course "old-fashioned service."
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1998; |
First Franchise: |
1998 |
| Franchise Units: |
98 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
98 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 81;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 15 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in NC, 7 in CA, 5 in NV
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; N/A
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$60K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$60-75K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$67K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$100K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$19.5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$19K |
|
Royalty: |
0% |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
N/A |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
No |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
N/A (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
N/A |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
12 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
5 Days in Carson City, NV. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Except PQ |
| Overseas: |
Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, France |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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