MarbleLife Franchise
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 09:01PM Stone restoration and preservation services
Chalking up service to big names like Aaron Spelling and Frank Sinatra, as well as premier properties like the J. Paul Getty Museum, Rockefeller Center and the Beverly Hills Hotel, Marblelife's franchise business owners provide cleaning, protecting and restoring for natural and dimensional stone surfaces worldwide.
Marblelife was founded in 1988 by Ed Williams, a top Union Carbide Marble Care franchisee who bought that company. After several successful years in the Midwest, Williams moved franchise headquarters to Texas.
Today more than 45 franchise business owners in the United States and abroad, including Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Chile, Thailand, Portugal, Canada, Ireland and Aruba, provide services for the owners of upscale homes and commercial properties.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a MarbleLife Franchises?
Total Cost: $56,000 USD -$140,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $15,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Contact Information for MarbleLife
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MarbleLife |
Phone Number: (407)302-9297 |
Historical Expansion
In what year did MarbleLife begin operations? 1989
When did MarbleLife begin selling franchises? 1989
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2003 45 1 10 0 2002 41 1 10 0 2001 36 1 8 0 2000 38 1 9 0 1999 37 1 5 0
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest:
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 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): various banks
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
Marketing
Ad slicks
Franchise Operation Restrictions
This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.25% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
Can you buy this franchise for no money down? YesPlease note: You must download a free copy of Franchise Analyzer Professional to receive these benefits and so much more. Click here to download your FREE copy now.
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