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Kitchen Tune-Up

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

Kitchen Tune-Up
813 Circle Dr.
Aberdeen, SD 57401-2670
800#: (800) 333-6385
Tel: (605) 225-4049
Fax: (605) 225-1371
E-mail: craig@kitchentuneup.com
Web Site: www.kitchentuneup.com
Contact: Mr. Craig Green, Franchise Director


America's #1 home improvement franchise. We offer 'Kitchen Solutions For Any Budget.' Cabinet and wood restoration, cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, no-sanding wood finishing, acrylic bath tub lining systems, plumbing fixtures and closet organizers. We offer 7 businesses in one! Excellent initial and on-going training and support. High residential and commercial potential. No experience needed. Home-based and retail location programs available.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 315
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 315

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 38 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in FL, 9 in IL, 9 in CA

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

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Subs &/or 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 500-2,500 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $45-50KK
Total Investment: $75-95K
Average Total Investment: $85K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K

Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 4.5-7%
>Advertising: $100/Mo.

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
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
Size Of Corporate Staff: 13
On-Going Support: A,B,d,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2-3 Wks. Pre-Train.; 8 Days Corp. Office; 12 Wks. Home Study; 3-4 OJT Training. On-Going.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Franchising available to qualified individuals.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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