- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$74K - $90K
- Units as of 2017
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17
Company Overview
About Leather Medic
| Industry | Maintenance |
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| Related Categories | Leather & Vinyl Repair, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Parent Company | Life Ventures |
| Leadership | Chade Life, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
5565 Lee St., #1 Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2003 (22 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 3 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: |
| # of Units | 17 (as of 2017) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Leather Medic franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$49,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$73,900 - $90,240 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$40,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$40,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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$450/truck/mo. |
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Term of Agreement
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7 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | Leather Medic offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 16 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 29 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
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| Marketing Support |
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 1 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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