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United States Seamless

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the United States Seamless system.

United States Seamless
474 45th St. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
800#: (800) 615-9318
Tel: (701) 241-8888
Fax: (701) 241-9999
E-mail: info@usseamless.com
Web Site: www.usseamless.com
Contact: Mr. David E. Hedman, National Franchise Sales


UNITED STATES SEAMLESS, ranked one of the best franchises in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, is offering protected territories for the sale and installation of seamless steel siding, gutters and vinyl replacement windows. The franchise offers 4 exclusive product lines that carry the strongest warranty in the business. Among an extensive line of premium products, there are 9 colors in the Platinum Series steel siding coil.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 87
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 87

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 32 in MN, 10 in IA, 9 in ND

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: 10 Women

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; HB, Office/Warehouse (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $20-40K
Total Investment: $49.5-147K
Average Total Investment: $98K
Minimum Net Worth: $40K

Fees
>Franchise: $8.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $8K
>Royalty: $2.5K/Mach.
>Advertising: $200-500/Mo

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: B,C,d,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Fargo, ND.
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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