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| Big Bob's Flooring Outlets 10001 W. 75th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 |
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Business Description
To provide an affordable opportunity to franchise, drawing from the unique, second, promotionals, and private lines of flowing and in turn providing an excellent margin and excellent prices to the franchisee and the customer. BIG BOB'S uses unique and proven advertising. There will be full training and counsel when needed. BIG BOB'S is like no other in the industry. We target a niche in the market that has virtually no competition.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1993
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3-5 Full-time, 1-3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 9,000-13,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
To provide an affordable opportunity to franchise, drawing from the unique, second, promotionals, and private lines of flowing and in turn providing an excellent margin and excellent prices to the franchisee and the customer. BIG BOB'S uses unique and proven advertising. There will be full training and counsel when needed. BIG BOB'S is like no other in the industry. We target a niche in the market that has virtually no competition.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1993
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 36 | 92.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 7.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 39 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 4 |
| 2. Kansas | 4 |
| 3. Ohio | 5 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $40K |
| Cash Investment: | $140-180K |
| Total Investment: | $140-180K |
| Average Total Investment: | $160K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 2-4% |
| Average Royalty: | 3% |
| Advertising Fee: | NA |
Space Needs (in square footage): 9,000-13,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 2 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 7 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | 5 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Varies with Individual | |||||||||
| 2. Kansas City, KS | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 3. Other Retail Centers | Optional | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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