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Window Works
5821 Cedar Lake Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
800#: (800) 326-2659
Tel: (952) 943-4353
Fax: (952) 943-9050
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.windowworks.net
Contact: Mr. Thomas Bodin, President
WINDOW WORKS showroom retails custom window treatments and accessories all within a 1,000 to 1,500 SF facility. Designers offer in-home consultation service, selling top-quality drapery, shutters, blinds and bedding. Exclusive Windcom software tracks day-to-day business and generates 27 reports from marketing to sales tax.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1978
First Franchise: 1979
Franchise Units: 6
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 6
Distribution:
U.S. -- 6;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 6 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 1 in MI, 1 in CO
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:3-4
Franchisee Qualifications:3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA,WA
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000-1,500 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $60-90K
Average Total Investment: $75.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
�Franchise: $17.5K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $17.5K
�Royalty: 4%
�Average Royalty: 4.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
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: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1-2 Weeks Corporate Window Works - MN; Store Site, as Needed.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Most Areas; Not CA or NY
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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