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DirectBuy

Consumer buying club

James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America.

DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford.

That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly.

DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

Please Note: The operators of DirectBuy, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official DirectBuy website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a DirectBuy Franchises?

Total Investment: $147,000-$259,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000-$55,000
Royalty Fee: 22%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 12 years

How to contact DirectBuy

DirectBuy News

Directbuy Of Syracuse Recognized For Superior Customer Service
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, recently announced its Syracuse, New York location ranks number three in the company's customer service ratings for 2008. This is the second consecutive year that DirectBuy of Syracuse has landed in the top five in North Americ... more

Directbuy Franchise Owners Donate Scholarship Funds To Ohio State University
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, is proud to announce that franchise owners Tim and Jayn Corral recently donated two academic scholarships to The Ohio State University. In return, the University honored the Co... more

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Franchise History

When did the first DirectBuy open? 1971
When did DirectBuy start Franching? 1972

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	96	20	0	3
2004	74	18	0	4
2003	65	17	0	6
2002	63	17	0	9
2001	55	15	0	13

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International: Canada,

Financing Options

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

Third Party Financing Source(s): SBA-approved lenders & outside leasing companies

Training & Support

Training
At regional meetings

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Marketing skills

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