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

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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

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	63	0	0	0
2004	33	0	0	0
2003	22	0	0	0
2002	16	0	0	0
2001	13	0	0	0

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,

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
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

• Decorating and Furniture Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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