Framing & Art Centre
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Framing & Art Centre system.
Framing & Art Centre
12707 North Fwy., # 330
Houston, TX 77060
800#: (800) 543-3325
Tel: (281) 775-5294
Fax: (281) 872-1646
E-mail: anance@fcibiz.com
Web Site: www.framingartcentre.com
Contact: Ms. Ann Nance, Director Franchise Development
FRAMING & ART CENTRE is Canada's only national art & custom framing store, specializing in a hands-on, artistic environment. Each store offers a large selection of design samples, prints and posters with custom framing in a creative atmosphere. Easy to learn and operate, exceptional training and support, national buying power and proven marketing programs. Air Miles offered.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1977
Franchise Units: 51
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 51
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 29 in ON, 12 in BC, 6 in AB
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,400 SF; SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $30K
Total Investment: $118-179K
Average Total Investment: $148K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
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: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 10 Days Burlington, ON.
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.: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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