California Closet Company

Custom closet design, manufacture and installation

California Closets was founded in 1978. In 1994, Anthony Vidergauz, current president and CEO, purchased the company from Williams-Sonoma after its four-year ownership. In October 1998, an agreement was made with FirstService Corporation of Toronto (NASDAQ: FSRV) and its franchise division, The Franchise Company, for controlling interest in the company.

In 2003, California Closets marked 25 years of business at a reception co-hosted by Architectural Digest. More than 200 franchise owners, designers, architects and media representatives gathered to celebrate their long partnership.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a California Closet Company Franchises?

Total Investment: $257,850-$731,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $70,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of franchise fee

How to contact California Closet Company

California Closet Company
1000 Fourth St., #800
San Rafael, CA
94901

Phone: (415)256-8500
Toll Free: (800)241-3222
Fax: (415)256-8501

Website: Visit Website

California Closet Company News

California Closets Works With Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
California Closets, the founder of the organization industry and authority in designing, optimizing and customizing the best use of home spaces, announced their participation in the latest project spearheaded by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - the Emmy Award-winning nationally televised series that... more

Local Closet Franchise Wins Award
Recently the local California Closets franchise, headed by President Susanna Woods, won a customer satisfaction award on a national level. Given out by California Closets corporate at their national convention last month, the award is of huge significance to the franchise. "This award reiterates ... more

The March Group Announces Acquisition Of California Closets Franchise By Individual Buyer
The March Group, a middle-market merger and acquisition specialist, announces the sale of a California Closets franchise in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1978, California Closets specializes in designing storage solutions for any room in the home. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.... more

California Closets Chooses Channelnet To Power Its Corporate And Franchise Websites
ChannelNet announced today that California Closets, the leading designer of home storage solutions, has selected the SiteBuilder platform for delivering its corporate website, as well as an integrated network of branded microsites for its over 100 franchises. By selecting ChannelNet's technology... more

How To Make A Difference
Linda Ferrante is a woman who knows how to make a difference. When she decided to get her two daughters organized, she asked her very organized sister-in-law Sylvana for a recommendation; Sylvana referred her to California Closets and designer, Danielle Haggerty. "My younger daughter is a ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first California Closet Company open? 1978
When did California Closet Company start Franchising? 1982

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 104 7 9 4

2003 109 8 17 2

2002 106 8 16 2

2001 106 8 17 2

2000 106 8 17 0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills

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