Surface Doctor
Surface Doctor
4239 N. Nevada Ave., # 115
Colorado Springs CO 80907-4380
800#:(800) 735-5055
Tel: (719) 594-4112
Fax: (719) 594-9282
E -Mail: cpistor@miraclemethod.com
Web Site: www.surfacedoctor.com
Contact: Mr. Charles Pistor
We provide an alternative to conventional kitchen and bath renovations and improvements for both residential and commercial customers. Our unique methods and surfaces save our customers up to 70% over traditional means and can be put back into use 2 - 3 days versus the typical 2 - 3 weeks. We have 5 district profit centers for our Master Franchisees: 1) sales of sub-franchises; 2) royalties; 3) service fees; 4) sale of products; and 5) Company operations. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1993
First Franchise: 1994
First International Franchise: 1994
Franchise Units: 14
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 14
Distribution:
U.S. - 121; Canada -- 10; International -- 4
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 30
Size Of Corporate Staff: 48
Financial Projections Provided: Yes
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 10
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 10
Minimum Financial Requirements: Varies by country--minimum liquid $US100,000.
Expansion Requirements: With our system, we look for Master Franchisees to expand throughout the country through either franchised or Company-owned operations.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: In some cases.
Franchise Fee(Master): Varies by country.
Franchise Fee(Area): NA
On-Going Royalty (Master): 3% of Gross Sales; 25% of licensing fees.
On-Going Royalty (Area): NR
Franchisor Ad Program: NR
International Trade Associations: IFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 4
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 4
Industry Experience: 1
Franchising Experience: 1
Psychological Profile: 4
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: Master Franchise: 2 weeks technical--classroom/training center. 2 weeks on-site. On-going sales training. Unit Franchise: 2 weeks home study, 2 weeks technical--classroom/training center. 1 week sales training on-site.
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,g,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Most Often
Area Development: Sometimes
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Never
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: SURFACE DOCTOR looks for a Master Franchisee with proven business experience. Both initial, start-up, training and on-going assistance in all aspects of the franchise business is provided to Master Franchisees, including sales and marketing, operations, technical training and products and supplies.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (135), Canada (10)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR (Master Franchise), IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, RU, SV, SP, SW, SZ, TU, UK (Master Franchise), UR, YU
Far East: AS, CA, CH, GU, HK, IN, IA, JA, KO, LA, MA, MY, NZ, PH, SI (Master Franchise), TA, TH, VN
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: AR (4--Not Seeking DA), BA (8--Not Seeking DA), DR (3--Not Seeking DA), JA (3--Not Seeking DA), AT (6--Not Seeking DA), VI (4--Not Seeking DA)
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BO, BR (Master Franchise), CH, CO, EC, FG, GY, PG, PE, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, IS, OM (1), PK, SA (1), UA (1)
Africa: EG, SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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