DOTI Design Stores
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the DOTI Design Stores system.
DOTI Design Stores
18-3 E. Dundee Rd., # 208
Barrington, IL 60010
800#: (888) 382-7488
Tel: (847) 713-2622
Fax: (847) 713-2636
E-mail: info@doti.com
Web Site: www.doti.com
Contact: Mr. Frank Goldoni, Vice President of Franchising
Upscale home furnishings and design retail stores. DOTI DESIGN STORES offer "one-stop-shopping" for all furniture, window treatments, accessories, rugs and lights for discriminating home owners. Franchisees do NOT need industry experience - but rather a people management background and leadership ability. Huge $200 billion industry. Learn more at www.doti.com.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 2000
Franchise Units: 20
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 21
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 6 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in IL, 2 in WI, 2 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 9 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $125-150K
Total Investment: $280-380K
Average Total Investment: $330K
Minimum Net Worth: $550K
Fees
>Franchise: $36K
>Average Franchise Fee: $36K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/3
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 6
On-Going Support: B,C,B,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Days Barrington, IL; 4 Days Barrington, IL; 7 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 United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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