Why does the Trimmers Holiday Decor opportunity make sense for you? Flexibility. Choose to work from an office, or right from your own home. Your equipment and inventory needs are minimal as you start up. Holiday decorating is seasonal work, meaning your busy months will be balanced by months where your time can be yours to spend as you like! You can decide to use Trimmers Holiday Decor as an add-on to your existing company or job, or run it as your primary business. Enjoyment. The Trimmers Holiday Decor business is easy to learn, and provides you the opportunity to work in an appealing environment. Fresh air, festive times, and satisfied clients make this a unique and fun- to-own business opportunity. If you have an outgoing personality, great sales skills, good work ethic, and are punctual, organized, and able to multi-task, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The Trimmers Holiday Décor Difference. You can start with a small number of accounts, and gradually grow to more and more — residential customers are a good way to start until you’re ready to take on larger commercial accounts. We’ll support you along the way. Commercial accounts are what set us apart from the competition — we’re not afraid to take on highprofile commercial clients, and we’ll show you how you, too, can efficiently and effectively handle these accounts, and their installation and service needs. What will I receive as part of the Trimmers Holiday Décor franchise system? You and your key staff will complete training at our headquarters, plus you’ll get pre-opening help at your own location. You’ll have access to al the Trimmers Holiday Décor sales and quoting procedures and special decorating techniques. And, you’ll received among other things, a detailed operating manual and the rights to use our trademarks. Do I need experience in the lighting and decorating industry? You don’t have to have experience in professional holiday decorating to join our franchise system. We’ll provide the training you need to operate your own Trimmers Holiday Décor franchise. What we do expect is a positive attitude a solid work ethic, a dedication to customer service, and the right amount of capital to invest in the franchise.
What is the initial fee? The franchise fee is US$25,000. This fee funds our preopening support of your operation, including your initial headquarters-based training and on-site assistance. How much is the initial investment? The estimated initial investment is estimated to be between US$78,891 and US$110,676. As with any new business venture, it’s important that you have the capital needed to adequately fund your new business. What is the term of the franchise agreement? The initial term of your Trimmers Holiday Décor agreement is 10 years, with two optional 5-year renewal terms. Are there ongoing fees paid to Trimmers Holiday Décor? Franchisees will be required to pay a royalty fee of 4.5%. The royalty helps to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of new procedures, training programs, and systems upgrades. Are there any advertising fees? Franchisees will be required to spend up to 1% of revenues on local marketing, plus they will contribute 1% of gross revenues toward a system-wide marketing fund. These funds are used to develop marketing strategies to promote the Trimmers Holiday Décor brand and fund the creative costs to develop local marketing materials. What training will I receive? Trimmers Holiday Décor will provide up to 5 days of training to you and one staff member. Plus, we’ll provide onsite assistance as you initiate operations. There is no additional charge for these training services, but you must pay any travel and living expenses while attending the training at our headquarters. What about ongoing support? We will provide ongoing support services to you by phone, email, and periodic on-site visits to you location. Plus, we regularly update our operations manual with new procedures, techniques, and other information designed to improve operations for all franchisees. |