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Carpet Network

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

Carpet Network
109 Gaither Dr., # 302
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1704
800#: (800) 428-1067
Tel: (856) 273-9393
Fax: (856) 273-0160
E-mail: franchise@carpetnetwork.com
Web Site: www.carpetnetwork.com
Contact: Ms. Jennifer Ostroff, VP Operations/Franchise Devel.


'The Traveling Floor and Window Store.' A mobile business offering carpet, ceramic tile, area rugs, laminate, wood, vinyl flooring and window treatments in the convenience of the consumer's home or business. Over 4,000 selections from leading manufacturers, serving today's 'time starved' consumer. Large exclusive territories, marketing strategy - training - 24-hour support - up-to-date technology and much more.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 46
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 46

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 19 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 7 in PA, 6 in NJ, 3 in NY

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 0
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 0
>Native American: 0
>Other:

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


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $28.9K
Total Investment: $33-44.1K
Average Total Investment: $38K
Minimum Net Worth: $75K

Fees
>Franchise: $21.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $21K
>Royalty: 2-7%
>Advertising: $165/Mo.

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Home Study; 1 Week Mt. Laurel, NJ Home Office.
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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