ABC Inc.
Seamless siding, gutters & windowsBackground
Founded: 1973 Franchising since: 1978
Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
Franchisor has 92 employee(s); 12 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
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3001 Fiechtner Dr. Fargo, North dakota 58103 |
Phone: (800)732-6577/ (701)293-5952 |
Franchisor has 92 employee(s); 12 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $97.6K-219.5K Franchise fee: $12K+ |
Ongoing royalty fee: 2-5% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Third-party financing source(s): State Bank of Fargo
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: Varies
Cash liquidity requirement: Varies
Business Experience:
- Industry & general business experience are helpful but not necessary
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: Ongoing
- At franchisee's location: 3 weeks
- Monthly sales training class at corporate headquarters; Annual & regional meetings for 2-4 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
Other marketing support
- Advertising products
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#330 (2009); #443 (2008); #419 (2007); #450 (2006); #266 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Top Home Based Franchises:
#94 (2009); #70 (2005);
#330 (2009); #443 (2008); #419 (2007); #450 (2006); #266 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Top Home Based Franchises:
#94 (2009); #70 (2005);