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Screen Machine

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

Screen Machine
4173 First St.
Livermore, CA 94551
800#: (877) 505-1985
Tel: (925) 443-9981
Fax: (925) 443-9983
E-mail: screens@screen-machine.com
Web Site: www.screen-machine.com
Contact: Mr. Jeff Flannigan, Director of Sales


A mobile repair and replacement service for window and door screens. Unique mobile workshop complete with all tools, materials and supplies including a portable generator and chop saw, allows franchisees to quickly take care of customers screen repairs at the customer's home. Very limited competition. High profit margins, low material costs.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 26
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 27

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in CA

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

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800 SF; HB, Warehouse (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $20-30K
Total Investment: $44-73K
Average Total Investment: $58K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K

Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 3
On-Going Support: c,d,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 7 Days Walnut Creek, 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.: SE, SW


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