Questions

1. How much cash or liquid assets are needed for a PMD Furniture Direct™ franchise?
The minimum liquid capital requirement for a PMD Furniture Direct franchisee is $34,000, while the minimum net worth requirement is $75,000.

2. What makes PMD Furniture Direct™ unique?
PMD Furniture Direct™ provides consumers and franchisees with a low cost, high value experience. Consumers will find bedding and home furnishings at a competitive price coupled with a great shopping experience. Franchisees experience an exciting business opportunity with a low start-up cost and continuous opportunity for personal growth, training and support.

3. What makes PMD Furniture Direct™ the best franchise opportunity?
PMD Furniture Direct™ offers a proven business model that allows franchisees a low-investment, appointment-only retail approach. This provides great personal flexibility and each franchise can be in business in as little as one week from signing the franchise agreement.

4. How much earning potential is there as a PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee?
Profitability will vary considerably depending on factors such as sales, location, financing terms and staffing. As stated in our Franchise Disclosure Document, our franchisees reported gross profits in 2009 ranging between $173,198 – $630,703 (Divison 1) and $148,821 – $510,235 (Division 2).

5. How large are PMD Furniture Direct™ warehouses?
Size of warehouse space varies from market to market but is generally 2,000–10,000 sq. ft. Most franchisees start off in a small space and grow into a larger facility as each business grows.

6. Do you have any company owned stores?
Yes, there are two company owned locations in Baton Rouge, LA and Columbus, OH.

7. What is the PMD Furniture Direct™ franchise fee?
The PMD Furniture Direct™ franchise fee is $25,000. Financing for a portion of this fee is available.

8. How long is the development process to open a PMD Furniture Direct™ store?
Three to four weeks are needed for the discovery process. Once the franchise agreement is signed, the PMD Furniture Direct™ franchise store can be in business in as little as one week. Most franchisees are up and running within 4–6 weeks.

9. Does a potential franchisee need to have previous furniture or retail experience?
No, PMD Furniture Direct™ provides a comprehensive training program that will educate franchisees on everything needed to know about running the business.

10. Do franchisees have to negotiate contracts with furniture suppliers?
No, PMD Furniture Direct™ has established relationships with all the furniture lines being offered.

11. Are there any royalties associated with the PMD Furniture Direct™ franchises?
No. PMD Furniture Direct™ does not charge royalties to franchisees.

12. Does PMD Furniture Direct™ assist with financing?
PMD Furniture Direct™ has taken significant steps to ease the process of financing the franchise investment. PMD Furniture Direct™ will finance all but $5,000 of the franchise fee.