Wicks 'N' Sticks
Wicks 'N' Sticks
P. O. Box 1965
Cypress, TX 77410-1965
800#: (888) 873-3714
Tel: (713) 856-7442
Fax: (713) 856-8159
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.wicksnsticks.com
Contact: Ms. Patty Parker, Franchise Development
Nation's largest and most respected franchised retailer of quality candles, fragrancing and related home decorative products. Franchisees are offered outstanding name recognition, comprehensive training and extensive start up and on-going support. Rated a top franchise by both Success Gold 200 and Income Opportunities Platinum 2000.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1968
First Franchise: 1968
Franchise Units: 148
Company-Owned Units: 7
Total Units: 155
Distribution:
U.S. -- 155;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 37 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in TX, 14 in CA, 13 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 17
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY, ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000-1,700 SF; RM
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $65K
Total Investment: $198.5-330.72K
Average Total Investment: $264.6K
Minimum Net Worth: $70K Liquid
Fees:
-Franchise: $35K
-Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
-Royalty: 2.5% (in 2002)
-Average Royalty: 2.5%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5+
Passive Ownership: NA
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
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: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 21
On-Going Support: A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8 Days Corporate Office, Houston, TX.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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