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Culligan

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

Culligan
One Culligan Pkwy.
Northbrook, IL 60062-6209
800#: (800) CULLIGAN
Tel: (847) 205-5823
Fax: (847) 205-6005
E-mail: bweckstein@culligan.com
Web Site: www.culligan.com
Contact: Mr. Tom Vitacco, Manager Franchise Operations


CULLIGAN is looking for franchisees to start a business selling 5 gallon bottles of water for delivery to homes and offices. CULLIGAN is a manufacturer of water conditioners, filters and drinking water devices.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1936
First Franchise: 1939
Franchise Units: 647
Company-Owned Units: 74
Total Units: 721

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 40 in MN, 40 in IA, 35 in WI

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

Average Number of Employees: 6 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500 SF; SF (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $103-225K
Total Investment: $103-225K
Average Total Investment: $164K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $5K
>Royalty: 3-5%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 200
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Chicago, IL; 1 Week 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 United States


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