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Window Works

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Window Works
3601 Minnesota Dr. Suite 800
Edina, MN 55435
800#: (800) 326-2659
Tel: (952) 943-4353
Fax: (651) 690-1464
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.windowworks.net
Contact: Mr. Michael Jorgensen, Chief Operating Officer


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: 5
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 5

Distribution:
U.S. -- 5; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 5 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR

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 (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000-1,500 SF; SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $60-90K
Average Total Investment: $75.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-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
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
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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