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Apr272010

Closets By Design Franchise

Custom closets, entertainment centers and shelving for offices and garages

Since 1982, Closets By Design has been installing custom closets, garage organizers, entertainment centers and home office systems. Franchise business owners manufacture all products and handle installation.

All Closets By Design franchise business owners are owner/operators.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Closets By Design Franchises?

Total Cost: $98,500-$340,900
Total Franchise Fees: $24,500-$39,900
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $5K waived if meet sales req.

Contact Information for Closets By Design

Closets By Design Franchising
13151 S. Western Ave.
Gardena, CA
90249

Phone Number: (310)965-2040
Fax Number: (310)527-8955

Franchise Homepage:

Closets By Design In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Closets By Design begin operations? 1982
When did Closets By Design begin selling franchises? 1998

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 34 0 0 7
2004 34 0 0 7
2003 36 0 0 8
2002 37 0 0 8
2001 27 0 0 8

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest: Asia,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

30% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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