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Border Magic

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Border Magic system.

Border Magic
1503 Country Rd., 2700 N.
Rantoul, IL 61866-9705
800#: (877) 892-2954
Tel: (217) 892-2954
Fax: (217) 893-3739
E-mail: bordermagic@illicom.net
Web Site: www.bordermagic.com
Contact: Mr. Sam Thrush, National Sales Representative


Sell and install beautiful, seamless concrete landscape edging that has the look and feel of real brick and stone in your protected territory using the BORDER MAGIC BM 2000 extruder and the BORDER MAGIC proven method. The BM 2000 also extrudes concrete parking lot curbing for schools, restaurants and businesses of all kinds. A turnkey franchise opportunity awaits you as a licensed dealer. BM is also the manufacturer of equipment. BM is the only franchisor in this particular industry.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1984
First Franchise: 2002
Franchise Units: 81
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 82

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 24 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: OH, IL, IN

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

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $15K
Total Investment: $74.9-100K
Average Total Investment: $74K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: $250/Mo.
>Advertising: Co-Op

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 11
On-Going Support: A,B,C,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days Rantoul, IL ongoing.
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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