Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| The Closet Factory | USA Insulation | |
| Investment | 208500 - 356000 | 170500 - 346000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5.75% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | |
| Year Founded | 1983 | 1985 |
| Year Franchised | 1986 | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| The Closet Factory | USA Insulation | |
| Experience | General business experience Marketing skills People skills | |
Financing Options |
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| The Closet Factory | USA Insulation | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| The Closet Factory | USA Insulation | |
| Training | USA Insulation provides an initial 3-4 week training program. There is a mix of classroom learning, practical application and on-the-job training. You will be certified by the best in the business - USA Insulation's Training & Sales team. On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours | |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | USA Insulation supports our Franchisees throughout the Franchise process. From Training and Site Selection to Sales and Continuing Education, our support team is there to guide you through the growth of your business. Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | The sales process starts with marketing and lead generation. We will provide our franchisees with marketing tools including television, radio and print creative, direct mailer pieces and couponing methods. We will also be provide our various proven lead generating programs. In addition, we will provide guidance and expertise on media planning and strategies. Every market is different, so USA Insulation is committed to tailoring a Marketing Campaign to your market's needs. Ad Templates Social media Website development |
| Operations | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | The USA Insulation System incorporates lead generation, Sales, Installation, Management, and everything in between. All Franchisees are given an Operations Manual as a ready reference, and support staff is only a call away. Our proven systems for Sales, Installation and Revenue Generation are time-tested and refined by Francorp, one of the Franchise industry leaders. Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 12 |
Expansion Plans |
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| The Closet Factory | USA Insulation | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| The Closet Factory | 5.75% |
| USA Insulation | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | 2% |
| Year Founded | |
| The Closet Factory | 1983 |
| USA Insulation | 1985 |
| Year Franchised | |
| The Closet Factory | 1986 |
| USA Insulation | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| The Closet Factory | 5 years |
| USA Insulation | 5 years +5+5+5 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| The Closet Factory | $7K |
| USA Insulation | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| The Closet Factory | General business experience Marketing skills People skills |
| USA Insulation | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| The Closet Factory | No |
| USA Insulation | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Equipment | |
| The Closet Factory} | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Inventory | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Receivables | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| Payroll | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | USA Insulation provides an initial 3-4 week training program. There is a mix of classroom learning, practical application and on-the-job training. You will be certified by the best in the business - USA Insulation's Training & Sales team. On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours |
| Support | |
| The Closet Factory | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| USA Insulation | USA Insulation supports our Franchisees throughout the Franchise process. From Training and Site Selection to Sales and Continuing Education, our support team is there to guide you through the growth of your business. Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | |
| The Closet Factory | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| USA Insulation | The sales process starts with marketing and lead generation. We will provide our franchisees with marketing tools including television, radio and print creative, direct mailer pieces and couponing methods. We will also be provide our various proven lead generating programs. In addition, we will provide guidance and expertise on media planning and strategies. Every market is different, so USA Insulation is committed to tailoring a Marketing Campaign to your market's needs. Ad Templates Social media Website development |
| Operations | |
| The Closet Factory | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| USA Insulation | The USA Insulation System incorporates lead generation, Sales, Installation, Management, and everything in between. All Franchisees are given an Operations Manual as a ready reference, and support staff is only a call away. Our proven systems for Sales, Installation and Revenue Generation are time-tested and refined by Francorp, one of the Franchise industry leaders. Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 12 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |
| International Expansion | |
| The Closet Factory | |
| USA Insulation | |