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Beadniks
P.O. Box 592
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568




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Business Description

Beadniks is more than a business opportunity,it's a lifestyle. Explore a world of exotic beads in this activity-based retail concept. Beadniks offers an exotic world theme store where customers create custom jewelry with beads from the far corners of the globe. Join the Beadniks family and become part of the number one bead store in the country and the fastest growing beading and craft concept in franchising. We offer exceptional training and support, national buying power and proven marketing programs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  2006

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

6

85.7%
Company-Owned Units:114.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
7
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:7100%In 7 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
7
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California1
2. Florida2
3. Illinois1

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$50-75K
Total Investment:$333-434K
Average Total Investment:$375K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$40K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:.6%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Lifestyle Center

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 8
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Home Office2 Weeks
2. On Site10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

Yes, All States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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