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Sears Home Appliance Showroom

What does a typical franchisee earn?

Earnings vary depending on market conditions, your store location, the extent of your sales, marketing and promotional activities and other factors. While opening a retail franchise business involves risk and uncertainty, Sears provides the product inventory and marketing support as you develop a strong customer base while utilizing the power of the Sears brand. You can refer to Item 19 in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), where we have disclosed certain actual historical net sales numbers, excluding sales taxes and other taxes.

 

Where will I purchase the inventory?

You do not have to purchase inventory. As a franchisee, Sears invests in your business by providing you with your inventory. This benefits you, your customers and our organization. You won't have to tie up your valuable capital in inventory.

 

Does Sears Home Appliance Showroom offer financing?

Sears can provide financing for up to 70% of the asset purchase price if you're buying an existing Sears Home Appliance Showroom from Sears. We also welcome each franchisee to arrange financing. All inventories, which generally require a sizeable investment, are owned by Sears and placed on your floor for demonstration purposes.

 

What are the qualities that you look for in a franchisee?

Sears Home Appliance Showrooms is selective in choosing franchisees. We believe this contributes to more successful retail franchises. We have found that business-savvy individuals who place a value on continuous marketing efforts make the most successful Sears Home Appliance Showrooms franchisees. The ability to own and operate multiple locations is very important to us. As a result, we prefer if a franchisee owns other franchises in non-related industries.

 

Can franchisees secure development contracts for more than one market?

Yes. If a franchisee has demonstrated the ability to grow their business and manage the personnel in their locations, we will encourage future ownership and development in additional markets.

 

What kind of training does Sears Home Appliance Showrooms provide?

Beyond the initial training period, one of our experienced operations managers works with new franchisees to ensure that they are ready for their Grand Openings. Additionally, the experienced Sears support team is available to answer any of your questions or concerns as you embark on your retail franchise opportunity.

 

What other operational guidance will I receive after the store opens?

We will provide ongoing guidance on operational and business challenges. After years in business, chances are that we have experienced and successfully resolved the issues that our new franchisees will face and this experience is reflected in the Sears Home Appliance Showrooms Operations Manual that we make available to all franchisees.

 

When can I review your franchise agreement?

Once you complete our initial application form, we will provide you with a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which includes our franchise agreement.

 

What other sources of revenue are available to me in addition to in-store sales?

Because the Sears Home Appliance Showroom is a showroom concept, you will have access to products available on Sears.com via the Internet using our invaluable Sears Solution Center. This is a unique opportunity in retailing and allows you to conduct Internet searches and product selection side by side with your customer and have the purchased item delivered right to your customer's home.

 

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Sears Appliance & Hardware Store

What does a typical franchisee earn?

Earnings vary depending on market conditions, your store location, the extent of your sales, marketing and promotional activities and other factors. While opening a business involves risk and uncertainty, Sears provides the business inventory and marketing support as you develop a strong customer base while utilizing the power of the Sears brand. You can refer to Item 19 in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), where we have disclosed certain actual historical net sales numbers, excluding sales taxes and other taxes.

 

Where will I purchase the inventory?

You do not have to purchase inventory for your hardware store franchise. As a franchisee, Sears invests in your business by providing you with your inventory. This benefits you, your customers and our organization. You won't have to tie up your valuable capital in inventory.

 

Does the Sears Appliance & Hardware Store franchise concept offer financing?

Sears can provide financing for up to 70% of the asset purchase price if you're buying an existing Sears Appliance & Hardware Store from Sears. We also welcome you to arrange financing. All inventories, which generally require a sizeable investment, are owned by Sears.

 

What qualities does Sears look for in a franchisee?

Sears is selective in choosing franchisees. We believe this contributes to more successful hardware franchises and we have found that business-savvy individuals who place a value on continuous marketing efforts make the most successful Sears Appliance & Hardware Store franchisees. The ability to own and operate multiple locations is very important to us. As a result, we prefer if a franchisee owns other franchises or businesses in non-related industries.

 

Can franchisees secure development contracts for more than one market?

Yes. If a franchisee has demonstrated the ability to grow their business and manage the personnel in their locations, we will encourage future ownership in additional markets.

 

What kind of training does Sears Appliance & Hardware Store provide?

Our training program provides a strong foundation for our hardware store franchise owners. Franchisees are required to attend and successfully complete the program, which includes two weeks at our training center in Hoffman Estates, IL and one separate week of in-store training at their franchise store. Franchise owners pay only the costs of transportation, lodging and meals.

 

What kind of support do I receive in opening my Sears Appliance & Hardware Store?

Beyond the initial training period, one of our experienced operations managers works with new franchisees to ensure that they are ready for their Grand Openings. Additionally, the experienced Sears support team is available to answer any of your questions or concerns.

 

When can I review your franchise agreement?

Once you complete our initial application form, we will provide you with a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which includes our franchise agreement.

 

What other sources of revenue are available to me in addition to in-store sales?

Because the Sears Appliance & Hardware Store is a store concept, you will have access to products available on Sears.com via the Internet using our invaluable Sears Solution Center. This is a unique opportunity in retailing and allows you to conduct Internet searches and product selection side by side with your customer and have the purchased item delivered right to your customer's home.

 

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