DirectBuy Inc.

Consumer buying club
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Franchise 500 Rank
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Initial investment
$359K - $904K
Units as of 2015
52 Decrease

Company Overview

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.

About DirectBuy Inc.

Industry Services (Other)
Related Categories Miscellaneous Services, Miscellaneous Retail Businesses
Founded 1971
Parent Company United Consumers Club Inc.
Leadership Mike Bornhorst, CEO
Corporate Address 8450 Broadway, P.O. Box 13006
Merrillville, IN 46411-3006
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1972 (52 years)
# of employees at HQ 330
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises worldwide.

This company is offering new franchises in the following US states:

# of Units 52 (as of 2015)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a DirectBuy Inc. franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$75,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$359,000 - $904,000
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$100,000 - $200,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$100,000 - $200,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
22%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
3%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
12 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing DirectBuy Inc. offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 5 weeks
Classroom Training 4 weeks
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 9-12
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022