Baby News Childrens Stores
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Baby News Childrens Stores system.
Baby News Childrens Stores
6909 Las Positas Rd., Unit A
Livermore, CA 94550
800#:
Tel: (925) 245-1320
Fax: (925) 245-1376
E-mail: info@stanforddistributing.com
Web Site: www.babynewsstores.com
Contact: Mr. Roger O'Callaghan, President
BABY NEWS is the oldest established association of individually owned baby stores.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1950
First Franchise: 1961
Franchise Units: 54
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 55
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 35 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in CA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100K
Total Investment: $150-250K
Average Total Investment: $300K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
>Franchise: $15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 1%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
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: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: A,B,C,d,E,F,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1-2 Weeks at Various Locations.
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
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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