Merle Norman Cosmetics
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Merle Norman Cosmetics system.
Merle Norman Cosmetics
9130 Bellanca Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045-4710
800#: (800) 421-6648
Tel: (310) 641-3000
Fax: (310) 337-2370
E-mail: claporta@merlenorman.com
Web Site: www.merlenorman.com
Contact: Ms. Carol LaPorta, VP Studio Development
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS is a specialty retail store, selling scientifically developed, state-of-the-art cosmetic products, using the 'free make over' and 'try before you buy' complete customer satisfaction methods of selling.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1931
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 1936
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 1940
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 260 in TX, 113 in GA, 99 AL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 450-800 SF; SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $28.6-155.9K
Average Total Investment: $92K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
>Franchise: $0
>Average Franchise Fee: $0K
>Royalty: 0%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
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: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 630
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Los Angeles, CA.
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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