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The Screenmobile Franchise

Mobile window & door screening

America's neighborhood screen store, Screenmobile, offers quality window and door screen products with the convenience if a mobile store. A nationwide organization backed by quality product alliances, make Screenmobile a convenient choice for today's' busy homeowners.

Screenmobile was established in 1982, and today is headquartered in the Southern California area near Palm Springs. A national franchise with nearly 100 locations and growing, Screenmobile is positioned to be a dominate force in the home improvement industry.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a The Screenmobile Franchises?

Total Cost: $99,300-$107,500
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $300-1K/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for The Screenmobile

The Screenmobile
72050-A Corporate Wy.
Thousand Palms, CA
92276

Toll Free: (866)540-5800
Fax Number: (760)343-7543

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did The Screenmobile begin operations? 1982
When did The Screenmobile begin selling franchises? 1984

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 72 0 0 1
2004 63 0 0 1
2003 66 0 0 1
2002 66 0 0 1
2001 59 0 0 1

Future Expansion

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

Franchise Financing Information

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

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, 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.

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

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Jason Rager'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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