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Uticolor (UK)

 

CONTACT
Uticolor (Great Britain) Ltd.	Phone:	0044-(0)20/8965 6869
Mr. Deane Thomas	Fax:	0044-(0)20/8965 6868
30-32 Chase Road, Park Royal	eMail:
London NW10 6QN	Internet:

 

INTERNATIONAL
Country of origin:	USA	Company foundation:	1972	First franchising:	1974
Business type:	restoration of leather furniture
Business concept:	repair, recolouring, renovation of leather furniture
Competitive strength:	market leader. Established 26 years.
Present countries involved:	United Kingdom
Future target countries:	Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands
Total sales (global):	n/a		Franchise share (global):	n/a
Total business units (global):	1998: n/a	1999: n/a	Franchise share (global):	1998: n/a	1999: n/a

 

NATIONAL
Country of data origin:	United Kingdom	Company foundation (nat.):	1974	First franchising (nat.):	1977
Total sales (nat.):	n/a		Franchise share (nat.):	n/a
Average business units sales:	n/a		Net profit ratio:	n/a	Break-even: n/a
Total business units (nat.):	1998: 28	1999: n/a	Franchise share (nat.):	1998: 28	1999: n/a
Contract duration:	5 years		Renewal period:	5 years
Employees at head office (nat.):	5	Share of franchise tutors:	n/a	Pilot unit:

 

Financial support
	Capital spending plan		Financial negotiations
	Sales and cost plan		Date of payment / by installment
	Liquidity plan		Consignment stock
	Financial concept		In-house leasing / mediation
	Bank contacts		In-house financing / mediation
	Application for public funding		Participation / joint venture
Additional comments:	in-house financing available

 

Management support
	Site selection		Electronic network
	Site assessment		Organization / administration
	Setup planning		Central / joint purchasing
	Detailed system manual		Accounting
	Market studies / statistics		Controlling / interplant comparison
	Marketing concepts / proposals		Personnel advice
	Nationwide marketing measures		Franchise advisory council
	Acquisition of key accounts		Protected area
Additional comments:	national and local advertising, promotional materials. Electronic network: Internet

 

Training activities
	Initial training		Traineeship in a unit
	Additonal training		On-site visits
	Seminars / workshops		Consultation by phone
	Interchange of know-how / meetings		Newsletters
Additional comments:	3 weeks initial training and on-going courses, conferences

 

Training contents
	Marketing / sales		Computer software
	Organization / administration		Personnel matters
	Sales techniques		Management
	Product knowledge		Technical matters
	Accounting / financial		Quality control

 

Ideal qualifications
	Specialized knowledge		Team spirit
	Knowledge of a branch		Entrepreneural spirit
	Management experience		Craftsmanship
	Prior commercial knowledge		Outgoing personality
	Sales talent		Organisational abilities
	Technical comprehension		No special prior knowledge

 

Ideal applicant profile
	25 to 30 years		35 to 40 years		45 to 50 years
	30 to 35 years		40 to 45 years		50 to 55 years
	Male		Female		Couple

 

Further information
Necessary business space:	n/a		Potential:	n/a
Capital requirement:	GBP 10.000 - 12.000		Equity ratio:	n/a
Share of start-up cash:	n/a		Share of initial entry fee:	n/a
Continuing franchise fee:	n/a		Advertising fee:	5 % of net turnover
Internal purchasing:		Minimum purchasing: n/a	Mark-up on goods:
Additional comments:	start-up cash: 25 % of investment; Contin. franchise fee: 5 -10 %, but £ 150 minimum per month
Nat. franchise association:		Full member		Associate member

 

Legend
	Yes / will be offered / desired		No / will not be offered / not necessary		optional
All data are based on information given by the franchisors.			Last updated: 08/27/01
Information from the Franchise-CD 1999 by Forby's Guide			© Publishing House U. Kessler