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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide Franchise

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling

In 1987 Donald J. Dwyer Sr. purchased GNU Services Corp., a company that offered bathtub refinishing, repair and replacement. The company changed its name changed to Worldwide Refinishing Systems one year later and began doing full bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Last year, under the direction of Dwyer's son Doug, the name changed to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide.

DreamMaker franchisees offer their clients a variety of remodeling options for bathrooms and kitchens, including cabinet refacing or refinishing; tub reglazing; tile, flooring and fixture replacement; and painting.

DreamMaker is part of the Dwyer Group of franchises which includes Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter and Rainbow International.

Please Note: The operators of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide, 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 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide franchise?

Total Investment: $70,000-$180,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $29,000
Royalty Fee: 6-3%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $2.5K

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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide News

Brown Named Chair Of Nari Awards Committee
Amy Brown, director of marketing for DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, has been appointed Chair of the Awards Committee for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry [NARI] for 2006. "I'm honored to chair a committee that has played a role in recognizing some of the grea... more

Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen Ranked In Franchise 50
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has been ranked among the prestigious Franchise 50 – 2006 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards™ by Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm. ... more

Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen Wins Regional Coty Awards
Four DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide® franchises have received regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). ... more

Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen Named To Entrepreneur Magazine's 2006 Franchise 500
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, Inc., a national leader in home remodeling, is ranked #343 in Entrepreneur magazine's 27th annual Franchise 500 ranking of top franchise opportunities published in the January 2006 issue. The list honors franchises that offer the best opportunities for s... more

Kitchens And Bathrooms Evolve To Complement Contemporary Lifestyles In 2006
The New Year will bring a new look as homes continue to evolve to meet the needs of contemporary lifestyles, according to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, one of the nation's largest remodeling franchises. Based on feedback received from its franchise network, DreamMaker defined the hot... more

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Franchise History

When did the first DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide open? 1971
When did DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide start franchising? 1972

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	110	0	70	0
2004	101	2	84	0
2003	99	4	83	0
2002	118	4	180	0
2001	127	5	125	0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada, Mexico,

Financing Options

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

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA, leasing company

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

Remodeling/construction experience; (all qualifications helpful but not required)

• Building & Remodeling Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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