Decor&You
Advantage
These
are compelling reasons to take a serious look at the franchising opportunity
that Decor&You offers in the US$100 billion furnishing and interior
decorating industry.
Advantage…
A
Proven Business Model. A Decor&You franchisee has access
to a refined, proven system, which let’s you focus on the “big
picture” of building your business – versus the day-by-day
effort to grind out an entirely new business model on your own.
Buying
Power. The Decor&You Franchise provides instant vendor
buying power: a vendor network with product resources, negotiating power
and a competitive pricing edge in the interior decorating marketplace.
Lower
Risk. The Decor&You Franchise has access to proven marketing
techniques, superior training and business coaching, which reduce the
cost of overhead and investment in your business.
Creative
Support. The Decor&You Franchise offers a network of peers
to share creative ideas and solutions to business problems. Pooled resources
enable you to evolve and mature your business at a much faster rate.
Brand
Recognition. The Decor&You Franchise is backed by a growing
brand that offers instant credibility in your marketplace as part of
a national, interior decorating organization. As the franchise system
grows, so does the value and rewards of your business.
Are
You Ready to Transform Your Life?
Transform…
Change
can be hard, but when you’re ready, it’s welcome! The best
kind of change begins with a dream Have you ever dreamed about:
Is
a franchise opportunity right for you?
Sandra
Hambley, an accomplished Decor&You regional developer in Virginia
and Maryland, speaks from personal experience when she notes, “Being
a successful business owner is 80% mental. Being positive and focused
is incredibly important.”
In
a January 2007 article, Entrepreneur Magazine identified the
top five attributes of a good potential franchisee. “Good people
skills” were cited as the number one requirement. The “ability
to be coached” and “general business skills” tied
closely for second and third, with “access to capital” listed
in fourth. The fifth trait, valued by more than three-fourths of respondents,
was “entrepreneurial mindset.” Entrepreneur based
its data on replies from the companies in the annual Franchise 500,
a list of franchise companies that qualify as the best in the U.S.
At
Decor&You we realize everyone has a dream. Dream…
Some
dream of a low-cost of entry home-based opportunity where they work
in a business and follow their passion for interior decorating.
Others
dream of building a large enterprise with a team of certified interior
decorating professionals.
There
is a third path exclusively for senior-level franchisees or qualified
development executives.
Whatever your dream may be, Decor&You offers the right investment
option and structure to help you achieve it, so you can become part
of our amazing nationwide network of professionals:
“Decor&You
fit my style and my desires to be a business owner: I wanted to be creative
and be able to work from home. If I was going to move from Corporate
America, it had to meet my criteria.” ---- 2007 Decor&You
Franchisee of the Year, Ted Jurek, a DecorDesigner in Atlanta, Georgia.
One
thing is certain: Through Decor&You, it’s possible to “love
the space you’re in” far more… when you’re working
in your own space!
Multi-Unit
Territory Director Franchise
The
Profile
Those eligible to become a Territory Director include management-oriented,
business savvy individuals with Marketer/Manager backgrounds. A desire
to decorate is not required to manage a territory. Candidates should
have interest in building a business through a team, which we help you
find and train.
Opportunity
Overview
Manage a multi-unit franchise, and cultivate a team of interior decorating
professionals. Most directors maintain a studio or professional office
space for team meetings and other regional needs. As a franchise unit
matures, employees may be added to support the growth of administrative
and bookkeeping operations.
Support
Decor&You provides systems, training and support for your management
development, including hiring and training decorators, sales, marketing
and small business management. We also support your decorators with
training and service.
Investment
The franchise fee is US$50,000. The total investment averages between
US$140,000 and US$155,000.
Territories
Available
Protected marketing territories are available in 48 states (except ND
and SD).
The
DecorDesigner Franchise
Profile
Those eligible to become a DecorDesigner are those who love people,
color and enjoy being on the move, out in their communities. DecorDesigners
find fulfillment in building relationships and personal networks and
are driven toward a higher goal for their personal and professional
success. No direct job experience in interior decorating is required,
though appreciation for design is essential.
Opportunity
Overview
Operate a single unit franchise, a low-cost, low-overhead decorating
business that offers flexibility and the freedom to pursue financial
goals. Most prefer a home-based operation to give them the opportunity
to meet clients in their homes or offices. Specialize in full-service
residential and/or commercial decorating for a portfolio of local clients.
Services include planning, buying and decorating. Distinctions of service
include abundant client choice (style and products), outstanding customer
service, individualized DecorPlans, and comprehensive project management
that eliminate the mistakes and money wasted when people try to decorate
without professional guidance.
Support
Decor&You provides at least 200 hours of professional training through
our nationally certified program. Curriculum focuses on design principles,
small business management, and sales and marketing.
Investment
The franchise fee is US$25,000. The total investment is US$55,850 including
franchise fee, samples, working capital and resources needed for your
first year.
Territories
Available
Protected marketing territories are available in 48 states (except ND
and SD).
