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We believe that successful franchisees can come from all kind of
successful business and entrepreneurial backgrounds. However, we do look
for franchise candidates that share our interest in providing quality
products and outstanding service, and who have business, marketing,
management, and/or customer service skills and experience. We’re looking
for the best people who can get excited about and bring a real passion to
our business!
The cost will vary broadly depending on the location requirements, but
the typical range for a leased end-cap location is $579,400 to $869,410
and a Free-Standing Building is $332,400 to $1,699,410. The investment for a
single unit requires a
minimum net worth of $750,000.00, of which $250,000.00 should be in
available liquid capital, per store. Area developers will require a higher
net worth and working capital based on the number of anticipated locations
they will open. The operating capital requirement is
based on geographic location, size of your store and staff.
| Leased End-Cap |
Estimated Amount or
Estimated Low-High Range |
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$32,000 to $40,000 |
| Utility Deposits |
$0 to $1,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements |
$250,000 to $375,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies |
$2,000 to $3,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment &
Signage |
$211,000 to $250,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits |
$250 to $1,000 |
| Professional Fees |
$15,000 to $30,000 |
| Computer System |
$18,000 to $20,200 |
| Initial Inventory |
$20,000 to $25,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Program |
$5,000 to $25,000 |
| Insurance |
$7,000 to $15,000 |
| Training Expenses |
$9,000 to $15,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months |
$10,150 to $50,210 |
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| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT |
$579,400 to $869,410 |
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| Free-Standing Building |
Estimated Amount or
Estimated Low-High Range |
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$32,000 to $40,000 |
| Utility Deposits |
$0 to $1,500 |
| Building Exterior and Interior Construction |
$0 to $1,160,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies |
$2,000 to $3,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment &
Signage |
$211,000 to $250,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits |
$250 to $1,000 |
| Professional Fees |
$15,000 to $70,000 |
| Computer System |
$18,000 to $20,200 |
| Initial Inventory |
$20,000 to $25,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Program |
$5,000 to $25,000 |
| Insurance |
$10,000 to $20,000 |
| Training Expenses |
$9,000 to $15,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months |
$10,150 to $50,210 |
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| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT |
$332,400 to $1,699,410 |
When you visit our suburban Chicago (North Aurora) headquarters, you
will receive our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) which includes
an Earnings Claim Document based on our experience. This will give you the
basis to better understand the financial results of our existing  stores.
Many franchisors are not willing to make this information available, but
we have due to our desire to develop strong, lasting relationships with
our franchisees. We strongly encourage you to aggressively compare the
information contained in our earnings claim with that of other franchise
opportunities.
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