EmbroidMe is a custom embroidery business that produces customized apparel for corporations and private organizations and provides promotional merchandise and specialty items for advertising. The customer base also includes restaurants, schools, clubs, churches, trade shows, bars and any group interested in presenting a united identity.

EmbroidMe showrooms showcase the range of colors, sizes and styles available for the casual apparel. Among the products offered are polo shirts, T-shirts, denim wear, hats, sweatshirts, sports attire, uniforms, robes, fleeces, jackets, bags, totes, aprons and towels. Additional accessories and gifts are also showcased. The entire production center is housed in the store, allowing EmbroidMe franchisees to fulfill an order �personally, professionally and punctually.�

 

Investment Required
The fee for an EmbroidMe franchise is $37,500, or $19,500 if buying a conversion or an additional unit.

EmbroidMe provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

On-Going Expenses
EmbroidMe franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 5% of gross revenue and an advertising fee equal to 1% of gross revenue.

What You Get�Training and Support
No previous experience is required to operate EmbroidMe equipment. Franchisees receive classroom and on-the-job training that begins with two weeks at EmbroidMe�s training headquarters, where they will be instructed not only in operating equipment, but also computer design technology, marketing strategies, merchandising systems and business management. Franchisees gain assistance with financing, site selection, lease negotiations, store design, on-going merchandising and field support, websites and more. They also benefit from EmbroidMe�s bulk purchasing power, a company newsletter, direct mail programs, promotional materials and a toll-free support number.

EmbroidMe has a strong Internet presence that allows customers to access online, network-wide services that transfer them to an EmbroidMe store nearby. In addition, EmbroidMe works to increase its website traffic through heavy advertising with major Internet search engines.

Territory
EmbroidMe grants exclusive territories.