Foliage Design Systems
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Foliage Design Systems system.
Foliage Design Systems 4496 35th St.
Orlando, FL 32811-6504
800#: (800) 933-7351 Tel: (407) 245-7776 Fax: (407) 245-7533
E-mail: john@foliagedesign.com
Web Site: www.foliagedesign.com
Contact: Mr. John S. Hagood, Chairman
FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS is one of the largest interior plant maintenance companies in the U. S., according to Interiorscape Magazine. FOLIAGE DESIGN franchisees learn the business from the ground up in an intensive training program followed by training sessions in the field. Franchisees are taught design, sales and maintenance of interior foliage plants.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1971
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 37
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 40
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 16 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 13 in FL, 4 in SC, 3 in MS
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 200 SF; Greenhouse, Warehouse
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $14.4-44.4K
Total Investment: $49.4-144.4K
Average Total Investment: $96K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
>Franchise: $25-100K
>Average Franchise Fee: $62K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10
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: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 8-10 Days Headquarters; 3-5 Days in Field.
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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