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1st Propane Franchise

Propane delivery service

Founded in 1990, Rancho Murrieta, California-based 1st Propane delivers propane to homes and businesses for use in space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying and fireplaces.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a 1st Propane franchise?

Total Investment: $183,500-$450,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $20K

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1st Propane News

1st Propane Franchising And White River Distributors Announce Truck Purchase Agreement
White River Distributors of Batesville, Arkansas and 1st Propane Franchising, Inc. of Rancho Murieta, California announced a propane bobtail truck purchase agreement. The agreement calls for the purchase, by franchises of 1st Propane, of up to 300 new propane delivery trucks over the next 5 years. ... more

1st Propane® Franchising Announces Major Expansion Plan
1st Propane Franchising, Inc., announced today the start of a major expansion plan for its franchise program. 1st Propane will embark on an aggressive growth plan aimed at adding 200 new franchise locations over the next five years. During the first part of 2007, 1st Propane will focus on expansion... more

1st Propane Franchising Welcomes Franchise Development Manager, Marketing Coordinator
1st Propane Franchising, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its national franchise support team. Rick Gilpatrick will be taking on the role of Franchise Development Manager. In his role, Gilpatrick will be in charge of recruiting and securing new 1st Propane franchisees... more

1st Propane And Liberty Tank Reach Agreement
Liberty Tank and Vessel, of California and Ohio, and 1st Propane Franchising, Inc., of Rancho Murieta, California, announced today the signing of a domestic tank purchase agreement. The agreement provides for 1st Propane franchises to purchase up to 100,000 new domestic sized propane tanks over the ... more

Propane Distributor Franchise Business Opportunity
A 1st Propane franchisee contracts to provide the energy needs of rural homeowners and many types of commercial business and farms. You provide a tank that is 100 to 1000 gallons in size, and periodically re-fill the tank on-site. A $10,000,000,000.00 Per Year Industry A Semi-Permanent Custome... more

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Franchise History

When did the first 1st Propane open? 1990
When did 1st Propane start franchising? 1998

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	10	0	0	0
2004	10	0	0	0
2003	12	0	0	0
2002	13	0	0	0
2001	13	0	0	0

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Strong organizational skills

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