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Kitchen Solvers

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

Kitchen Solvers
401 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601-4064
800#: (800) 845-6779
Tel: (608) 791-5516 + 515
Fax: (608) 784-2917
E-mail: rick@kitchensolvers.com
Web Site: www.kitchensolvers.com
Contact: Mr. Rick McGarry, VP Business Development


Specialize or diversify... It's your option. Two different models to choose from. Six different profit centers. We are the most experienced kitchen and bath remodeling franchise in the US. Home-based business with no inventory required. Complete start-up and on-going support. Personalized marketing strategies. Experienced technical training and support.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1982
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 132
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 132

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 32 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in IL, 15 in WI, 12 in IA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 0
>Native American: 0
>Other: 4 Women

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $40-60.2K
Total Investment: $48-82K
Average Total Investment: $69K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $27.5-32.0K
>Average Franchise Fee: $29K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks LaCrosse, WI Corporate Headquarters.
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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