Blind Man of America
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Blind Man of America system.
Blind Man of America
606 Fremont Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
800#: (800) 547-9889
Tel: (719) 260-8989
Fax: (719) 272-4105
E-mail: blindman1@adelphia.net
Web Site: www.blindmanofamerica.com
Contact: Ms. Linda Keller, Vice President
Sell custom-made blinds, shades, shutters and more. Our home-based, mobile showroom concept makes it easy for customers to do business with us. THE BLIND MAN'S unique approach of offering interior as well as exterior window coverings sets us apart from the competition. Not only that, but our territory sizes are normally double that of other window covering franchises. We will teach you everything you need to know, from sales to installation to office management.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 9
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 10
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 4 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CO, 1 in AZ, 1 in WA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1-3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $15-25K
Total Investment: $26.8-50.4K
Average Total Investment: $38K
Minimum Net Worth: $26.8K
Fees
>Franchise: $15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 4.25%
>Advertising: 0%
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:NR
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Colorado Springs, CO.
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.: Midwest and West Coast
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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