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Babies 'N' Bells

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Babies 'N' Bells system.

Babies 'N' Bells
4489 Mira Vista Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034-7519
800#: (888) 418-2229
Tel: (972) 335-3535
Fax: (469) 384-0138
E-mail: franchise.east@babiesnbells.com
Web Site: www.babiesnbells.com
Contact: Ms. Cheryl Rogers, Franchise Manager


Balance family and career and work from home! BABIES 'N' BELLS uses state-of-the-art computer printing systems and proprietary design elements to produce custom announcements and invitations for all occasions. BABIES 'N' BELLS has been featured in industry publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1993
First Franchise: 1997
Franchise Units: 65
Company-Owned Units: 34
Total Units: 99

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 25 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 10 in TX, 7 in NY, 7 in CA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 600 SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $9-20K
Total Investment: $17-29.3K
Average Total Investment: $23K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA

Fees
>Franchise: $9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $9K
>Royalty: 8%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: A,B,c,d,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Dallas, TX.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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