Regional meetings allow franchisees from the immediate area(s) to get acquainted with each other and share ideas of specific interest to the company franchisees in those particular areas. Annual Franchise Convention In addition to its semi-annual regional meetings, the company holds its national franchise convention in a different venue each year - a place where it feels its successful franchisees will enjoy themselves and can relax and absorb new information, ideas and concepts about the business and the window covering industry in general. In addition to serving as an opportunity to meet franchisees from around the country, the national convention is a catalyst for both personal and business growth.

In becoming part of the nations largest window covering franchise organization, you immediately gain access to one of our most important and valuable assets, which we refer to as TurnKey Marketing. Semi-Annual Regional Meetings To ensure that all franchisees are supported at the local and/or grass roots level, we meet regionally with our franchisees on a semi-annual basis to address any local concerns, problems or challenges that are “unique” business to their specific trading areas. These meetings provide a forum for the exchange of fresh, timely information, ideas and concepts that lead to a more successful franchise. Some of the topics covered include: training, hiring, sales, marketing, new products, information systems, operations, procedures, installation, database marketing, administrative procedures, efficiency, running your business for profit, local challenges, “how to…” sessions, advertising techniques, and a variety of other issues of local interest.

A franchise with our company has value, above and beyond the price of getting into business, because the company has invested considerable time and money into developing a successful business prototype. We know the industry, and this knowledge will help the franchisee successful avoid the trial-and-error pitfalls that typically contribute to the failure of many small businesses. Minimal Investment Fees: The cost for a home-based business depends simply on whether you buy one territory or two at the time of initial purchase. The purchase price is made up of two components: the one-time franchise fee and the territory fee. Therefore, you can easily compute the cost of your business. In addition to the national name brand recognition you receive as a result of being part of our family, your investment includes: Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for your initial training,

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