DOTI Design Stores Franchise

Upscale home furnishings and design stores

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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.

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How much does it cost to open a DOTI Design Stores Franchise ?

The investment required to open a DOTI Design Stores Franchise is between $290,000 - $398,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $37,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the DOTI Design Stores name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $290,000 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $37,500
  • Royalty Fee:
    6%
  • Term of Agreement:
    5 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No No
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

DOTI Design Stores Growth History

When did the first DOTI Design Stores open? 1983
When did DOTI Design Stores start Franchising ? 1999

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 16 0 0 2
2004 10 0 0 2
2003 5 0 0 2
2002 4 0 0 2
2001 11 0 0 2

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

General business experience Marketing skills Management experience


How much does a DOTI Design Stores Franchise owner make?

How much money you could make as a DOTI Design Stores Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a DOTI Design Stores Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

Initial Investment
$37,500 - $398,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$37,500
Royalty Fee
6%
Term of Agreement
5 years
Latest News
Doti Adds Two Design Stores In Southern California
Temecula, Ca
2006-01-31
Doti Recognized As Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 Company

2006-01-01 View All
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