Weathersby
DESCRIPTION
Furniture repair and restoration in service to commercial property
management companies, retail and wholesale furniture vendors and
manufacturers, warrantors of new furniture, and private residential
customers. Most importantly, the Weathersby Guild has a strong presence
in the moving van line and Insurance industries. Our network of
clients is well established and strongly patronizes our franchises in
every location. Our franchisees are launched into an established business
with a committed clientele.
BACKGROUND
Year Established: 2002
Year First Franchised: 2003
Franchised Units: 40
Company Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units (12 months): 10
States/Countries Registered In: WA, WI, MN, CA, and NY. VA applied for. Weathersby
Guild is Compliant
with Arthur Wishart Act in Canada.
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer: Yes
FINANCIAL / TERMS
Single Unit
Cash Investment: $45K
Total Investment: $61,450 to $87,900
Minimum Net Worth: Not Specified
Franchise Fee: $39,500
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities: No
Royalty: 7%
Ad: Actual costs prorated.
Average # of Employees: 1 to 2
Passive Ownership Allowed: Possibly, as long as certain qualifications are met
Earnings Claims: No
International Expansion:
International Opportunities: Assisted by Howarth in the UK; no agreement in force.
Countries, outside of United States, where the concept is currently available or plans of expansion:
Available in Canada, would like to expand to Europe, UK and Asia.
Single Unit Availability: Canada only
Multiple Unit Availability: Yes
Area Development or Master Availability: Yes
Cash Investment: Under consideration
Total Investment: Under consideration
SUPPORT & TRAINING
PROVIDED
The Weathersby Guild initial training program is an in-depth course crafted
to result in an elevated skill level. The course is taught by three Master
Craftsmen with a combined century of experience and is conducted over a 20
day period. All training after week one is one-on-one only. The course consists
of classroom lectures on the restoration arts and on claims handling procedures.
It also consists of basic and advanced skills labs and extensive on-the-job training.
Upon completion of the basic training program, the Guild member will be competent
to conduct demanding repairs in revenue service. The basic course is followed-up with
a mandatory field visit 60 to 90 days after the basic course is completed.
Extensive mentoring is provided to insure the Guild member continues to grow in
his or her craft and to insure compliance with Weathersby Guild standards.
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