Decor & You Franchise
Homebased interior decorating business
Karen Powell and Josie Cicerale started D'r & More, an interior decorating business made up of independent homebased decorators, in 1994. To help their company grow, the partners decided to franchise their concept and in 1998 launched the D'r & You Inc. Franchise Program. D'r & You franchisees work with owners and renters of homes and condominiums, using furnishings, carpets, wall and window coverings and other elements to change the looks of kitchens, bedrooms, offices and more.
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Decor & You franchise?
Total Investment: $34,900-$123,600
Initial Franchise Fee: $14,575
Royalty Fee: 10%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 10% of franchise fee
How to contact Decor & You
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Decor & You Inc.
900 Main St. S., Bldg. 2
Southbury,
CT
06488
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Phone: (203)264-3500
Fax: (203)264-5095
Website: Visit Website
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Decor & You News
Web Working Opportunity: Franchise Ownership
Let's add another category to the different ways you can be a web worker: franchise ownership. New Internet-based management systems allow franchise owners to manage their brick-and-mortar stores from a distance or run a franchise business as a side job alongside another career:
The franchisi... more
Decor & You Recognized By Entrepreneur Magazine
Decor & You®, the national interior decorating franchisor, ranked No. 263 for 2006 in Entrepreneur's 27th Annual Franchise Top 500® survey -- a significant jump from last year's ranking of 379.
In addition to this significant growth, Decor & You ranked No. 3 for a second year in a row in... more
Setting The Mood
There are some rooms that just feel comfortable. You can walk in and no matter what kind of day you've had, you instantly feel relaxed or energized - depending on your mood.
What is it about that room that gives that feeling of comfort?
According to Karen Powell, founder and CEO of Decor &... more
Putting Homes On The Best Dressed List – Room By Room
Changing the decor of an entire home can be overwhelming, which is one big reason why many homeowners are hesitant to get started. According to Josie Cicerale, decorating expert for the Southbury, CT firm Decor & You®, a room-by-room approach helps make it easier and a lot more fun.
"The secre... more
Side Job : Decor & You
Karen Powell wasn't making very much money as a high school teacher, so she looked for a side job to bring in extra income. She worked for an accessory company, selling artwork, pillows and other enhancements to homeowners. After adding a few accessories, many clients became interested in redeco... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Decor & You open? 1994
When did Decor & You start franchising? 1998
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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,
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Training & Support
Support
Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising
Business Operations
Franchise can be run from home.
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Marketing skills preferred but not required; interest in decorating
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