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Big Bob's Flooring Outlets

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Big Bob's Flooring Outlets system.

Big Bob's Flooring Outlets
10001 W. 75th St.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
800#: (877) 644-2627
Tel: (913) 789-7773
Fax: (913) 789-7126
E-mail: BBB97inc@aol.com
Web Site: www.bigbobscarpet.com
Contact: Mr. David Elyachar, President


To provide an affordable opportunity to franchise, drawing from the unique, second, promotionals, and private lines of flowing and in turn providing an excellent margin and excellent prices to the franchisee and the customer. BIG BOB'S uses unique and proven advertising. There will be full training and counsel when needed. BIG BOB'S is like no other in the industry. We target a niche in the market that has virtually no competition.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 36
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 39

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 17 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in OH, 4 in CA, 4 in KS

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

Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT, 1-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 9,000-13,000 SF; FS, SF (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $140-180K
Total Investment: $140-180K
Average Total Investment: $160K
Minimum Net Worth: $40K

Fees
>Franchise: $15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 2-4%
>Advertising: NA

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 7
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: Varies with Individual; 1 Week in Kansas City, KS; Other Retail Centers Optional.
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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