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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Slumberland vs Floor To Ceiling including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $545,500 - $1,994,000 | $8,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 - $50,000 | $8,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1967 | - |
Year Franchised | 1977 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Ongoing both on site & at corporate office On-The-Job Training: 200+ hours Classroom Training: 26 hours | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Slumberland Furniture's marketing philosophy combines convenient, high profile locations with name brand merchandise, high impact advertising, and a value-added approach to the customer. Advertising is a key component of our marketing strategy. Slumberland is a dominant advertiser and we strive to be #1 in top-of-mind-awareness for home furnishings. Another important element of our marketing philosophy is the value-added approach. We were one the first retailers to offer an extended comfort guarantee on mattresses, one part of our Mattress Plus program which includes: *60 night 100% comfort guarantee *Mattress removal option with delivery of a new set *Guaranteed low price: we won't be undersold! We are always seeking new ways to provide value to the customer to make Slumberland the store of choice in every market. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations |
Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | No | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Slumberland is a privately held company with 50 years experience in the furniture industry, and over 40 years of franchising experience. Since first opening as a mattress specialty shop in 1967, we have expanded our product mix and grown to 53 corporate and 74 franchise stores across 12 states. We enjoy a strong brand position in the US furniture industry with unbroken consecutive years of growth. Slumberland holds the largest combined market in share in the Central and Midwest United States and is the region’s premier home furnishing retailer.
Seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Floor To Ceiling is one of the fastest growing organizations in the home decorating industry with members in 22 states. Our program offers the complete decorating experience. Product lines include; kitchens, bath, lighting, floor covering, and window treatments. This concept is ideal for both new construction and the remodeling customer maximizng your repeat customer, increasing average ticket and greatest return on your advertising investment. Please e mail for free CD with live video detailing Floor To Ceiling.