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 | Abington's Animals |
Business Type
FranchiseNumber of Units
5In Business Since
1987* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
You've worked hard for your money...Now let us work hard for you!
Are you looking for a tremendous franchise opportunity in the constantly growing Home Décor/Giftware industry? We have immediate locations available across Canada starting at $140,000. We offer unprecedented support to all of our franchise owners while encouraging them to personalize their business for their market. Opening your own franchise business doesn't have to be complicated. We take all the pre-opening hard work out of being an entrepreneur and walk you through every step of the way.
Are you looking for a tremendous franchise opportunity in the constantly growing Home Décor/Giftware industry? We have immediate locations available across Canada starting at $140,000. We offer unprecedented support to all of our franchise owners while encouraging them to personalize their business for their market. Opening your own franchise business doesn't have to be complicated. We take all the pre-opening hard work out of being an entrepreneur and walk you through every step of the way.
Products & Services
Canada's Largest Gift Group!
From kitchen gadgets to limited edition collectibles of fine porcelain, The Liv Canada Gift Group is the largest gift chain in Canada. Every major city now either has a Panhandler, Rafters, Abington's, or Rafter's Home Store; some cities have a combination of all 4 concepts. From coast to coast across Canada, these exciting franchise concepts are rapidly becoming a household name.
Our parent company Franchise Bancorp owns the Liv Canada Gift Group and was founded by E.K. Loyst, a former advertising executive, in 1968. Franchise Bancorp has 35 years of success with the buying power of 117 stores and over $60 million in combined network sales. They currently own the following companies: Living Lighting, Global Pet Foods and Liv Canada Gift Group. The first chain started by Loyst was Living Lighting, selling residential lamps and chandeliers.
The gift store division was created in 1974, with one little test store in Hamilton, Ontario called "The Panhandler Shoppe". It specialized in kitchen gadgets. Today the gift store division has grown to over 60 stores and merchandise includes kitchen accessories, as well as hundreds of unique gift ideas and several exclusive brands. "Christmas Stuffins" by Cherison, the "Laurel" Collection by Seagull Pewter and a complete line of cottons named "Loon Lake Weaver" imported by Index.
From kitchen gadgets to limited edition collectibles of fine porcelain, The Liv Canada Gift Group is the largest gift chain in Canada. Every major city now either has a Panhandler, Rafters, Abington's, or Rafter's Home Store; some cities have a combination of all 4 concepts. From coast to coast across Canada, these exciting franchise concepts are rapidly becoming a household name.
Our parent company Franchise Bancorp owns the Liv Canada Gift Group and was founded by E.K. Loyst, a former advertising executive, in 1968. Franchise Bancorp has 35 years of success with the buying power of 117 stores and over $60 million in combined network sales. They currently own the following companies: Living Lighting, Global Pet Foods and Liv Canada Gift Group. The first chain started by Loyst was Living Lighting, selling residential lamps and chandeliers.
The gift store division was created in 1974, with one little test store in Hamilton, Ontario called "The Panhandler Shoppe". It specialized in kitchen gadgets. Today the gift store division has grown to over 60 stores and merchandise includes kitchen accessories, as well as hundreds of unique gift ideas and several exclusive brands. "Christmas Stuffins" by Cherison, the "Laurel" Collection by Seagull Pewter and a complete line of cottons named "Loon Lake Weaver" imported by Index.
Training & Support
Getting into business is easy...being successful is tough. Front-end training is critical to success. Franchise Bancorp stresses training and retraining. Qualified Head Office Personnel will guide you through the early stages. Detailed planning goes into every phase. We will train you right in your own store and will make sure you are confident and professional. The training program never really stops. Our staff is always available to assist with continuing operations. Records of weekly sales, monthly profit/loss and open-to-buy reports are filed at Head Office. Stores that aren't producing according to plan get a lot of attention and help from FB executives. In addition, you will always have a copy of the Operation Manual for reference.FB management is a team of professionals who can teach you how to operate in the competitive market place of the millennium. Customers demand wider selection, better quality, better value and better service. They want a store to stimulate them with design, colour, texture and lighting. They want staff in the store to welcome them and take a genuine interest in their needs. We will train you to give customers what they want at a fair price and you will generate incredible sales and profits.
Every business requires detailed financial plans and budgets. Our computer accounting systems allow us to prepare individual projections and analysis of each location before and after it opens. We also offer assistance and feedback on business plans for financial institutions. Our qualified accounting staff is always available to assist you with any problems that may arise.
Communication between franchise owners and Head Office is always important, so correspondence flows weekly with current product information, pricing, and business news. FB also has a newsletter called "SHOPTALK". This fun and informative publication is packed with news of store openings, personal interest stories, articles to help improve customer relations, and corporate news from Head Office.
Are You a Good Fit for Abington's Animals?
We locate new franchisees by referral, radio, magazines, trade shows, Internet and by advertising in local and national publications, under "Business Opportunities". To qualify, you must have a desire to succeed in a business of your own, a willingness to work hard, suitable business acumen and a certain net worth. As well as financial qualifications, potential franchisees must have a certain amount of flair and be able to communicate readily. No special background is required and you do not need previous business experience. However, it is important that your energy level, personality, and aptitude be compatible with the type of business you wish to own. Currently, successful franchise owners come from a variety of backgrounds. Professionals, teachers, middle management, sales executives, homemakers, department store managers and marketing types are all to be found in the group.
Franchising is not complicated. It's simply a licensing agreement between an investor/operator and our company that allows the use of our Trade Name and Operational Systems. Although we don't guarantee success, we do promise to find you the best available location, and to provide you with the training, continuing support, and product sourcing that will help you succeed. The final choice of location is ours, but you are invited to make your own analysis and your comments are appreciated. We will guide you in choosing the right investment and assist you with financial planning and financing. Budgets and cash flow plans are developed individually for each new location. You will know in advance investment costs related to store construction, inventory, working capital, etc.
Franchising is not complicated. It's simply a licensing agreement between an investor/operator and our company that allows the use of our Trade Name and Operational Systems. Although we don't guarantee success, we do promise to find you the best available location, and to provide you with the training, continuing support, and product sourcing that will help you succeed. The final choice of location is ours, but you are invited to make your own analysis and your comments are appreciated. We will guide you in choosing the right investment and assist you with financial planning and financing. Budgets and cash flow plans are developed individually for each new location. You will know in advance investment costs related to store construction, inventory, working capital, etc.
