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Updated RecentlyDOTI Design Stores Cost Comparisons
About DOTI Design Stores
When Jim and Michele Evanger purchased Barrington, Illinois-based Designs of the Interior (DOTI) in 1993, they had big plans for expanding their new company. The couple added two locations by 1997 and started franchising in 1998. DOTI has recently shifted its franchise concept from that of a small design studio to a larger design store.
DOTI's stores average 5,000 square feet in size and provide everything from upholstered furniture and rugs to accessories, lighting and window treatments. The company offers both single-store and multistore development programs.
DOTI has reached agreements with various manufacturers to develop its own private-label line of furniture. Franchisees that take advantage of the program can then sell merchandise reflecting the DOTI brand to their customers.
Decorating and Furniture Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of DOTI Design Stores against other Decorating and Furniture franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of DOTI Design Stores with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| A Shade Better | $35,000 | 6% | 1% | $114,000-$156,000 |
| Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership | $50,000 | 6% | $283,270-$852,975 | |
| Apricot Lane | $39,500 | 5.5% | $137,150-$361,800 | |
| Blind Man of America | $15,000 | 4.3% | $45,500-$69,100 | |
| Christmas Decor | $11,400-$31,500 | 5% | 1% | $19,550-$62,250 |
| Compagnia del Mobile | $5,000 | 2% | $60,000-$130,000 | |
| Country Clutter | $25,000 | 5.5% | $164,900-$350,900 | |
| Decor & You | $25,000 | 10% | $56,000-$225,000 | |
| Decorating Den Interiors | $39,900 | 7-9% | $52,580-$70,355 | |
| Floor To Ceiling | $8,000 | $8,000-And Up | ||
| Foliage Design Systems | $20,000 | 6% | $44,400-$64,400 | |
| Furniture Medic | $33,000 | 7% | 2% | $80,799-$90,136 |
| Gotcha Covered | $64,900 | $1.35K/mo. | $500/mo. | $75,950-$94,155 |
| Guardsman FurniturePro | $12,000-$20,000 | Varies | $16,500-$59,000 | |
| Hester Painting & Decorating | N/A | $164,600-$202,100 | ||
| Norwalk Furniture & Design | $35,000 | 0 | $495,000 | |
| Slumberland | $30,000-$50,000 | 3% | 1% | $545,500-$1,994,000 |
| Stained Glass Overlay | $45,000 | 5% | $100,000-$125,000 | |
| Today's Window Fashions | $49,000 | 4% | $49,000-$55,000 | |
| Verlo Mattress Factory Stores | $50,000 | 5% | $109,350-$408,183 | |
| Window Works | $30,000 | 4% | $60,000-$90,000 |