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Deck The Walls

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

Deck The Walls
P. O. Box 1187
Houston, TX 77251-1187
800#: (800) 543-3325
Tel: (281) 775-5294
Fax: (281) 872-1646
E-mail: anance@fcibiz.com
Web Site: www.dtwfraninfo.com
Contact: Ms. Ann Nance, Director Franchise Development


DECK THE WALLS is the nation's largest specialty retailer of art, custom framing & wall décor. Each store carries a large selection of limited & open edition prints, custom frame molding & mats. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Stores located in high-traffic regional malls & shopping centers. Rewarding business in a growing industry.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1981
Franchise Units: 68
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 68

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 34 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in TX, 14 in PA, 12 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 0
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American: 0
>Other: 2

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-2,000 SF; SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $45-80K
Total Investment: $180.9-245.2K
Average Total Investment: $213K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 7%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
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: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 26
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks St. Louis, MO; 3 Days In Store.
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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