Party America
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Party America system.
Party America
980 Atlantic Ave., # 103
Alameda, CA 94501
800#:
Tel: (510) 747-1800 + 283
Fax: (510) 747-1810
E-mail: franchising@partyamerica.com
Web Site: www.partyamerica.com
Contact: Mr. Dave Crane, VP Franchise Development
PARTY AMERICA, the 2004 Party Retailer of the Year, is the premier party specialty retailer that captures the "Party Experience" by offering the most comprehensive everyday and seasonal merchandise needed to throw a great party!
Franchisor Background
Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 62
Company-Owned Units: 226
Total Units: 288
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 46 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 40 in CA, 21 in MN, 16 in CO
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American:
>Other: 1
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 6,000-10,000 SF; SF, SC, Power Ctr.
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150K
Total Investment: $335-500K
Average Total Investment: $400K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 4%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1-5 Days Alameda, CA.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: We do support the initiative and would love to have some minority franchisees. We would help them in any way possible.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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