Country Clutter
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Country Clutter system.
Country Clutter
3333 Vaca Valley Pkwy., # 900
Vacaville, CA 95688
800#: (800) 425-8883 + 206
Tel: (707) 451-6890
Fax: (707) 451-0410
E-mail: terry@countryclutter.com
Web Site: www.countryclutterfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Terry Odneal, Director Franchise Development
A charming country store for gifts, collectibles and home decor. A unique business that offers old fashioned quality, selection and customer service. A complete franchise program professionally designed, computerized and planned to sell a perfected blend of country merchandise made by primarily American manufacturers and crafters. Rich arrangements and displays of textures, colors and aromas make shopping at COUNTRY CLUTTER a true sensory delight.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 63
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 65
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 25 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in CA, 6 in TX, 5 in GA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 850-2,200 SF; SC, RM, Outlets
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $65-85K
Total Investment: $200-280K
Average Total Investment: $240K
Minimum Net Worth: $200-250K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5.5%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Open
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: ~40 Hours Home Training; 5 Days Heqdquarters; 3-5 Days On-Site.
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 US But HI, AK, & SD
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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