Q. What type of Franchise is available?
A. R&V Franchise Ventures, Inc. offers single-unit for the development and operation of an UNICA HIJA outlet. The franchise holder acquires a complete business operation that includes trade name license, trademark, method and format of doing business.
Q. How much does the franchise cost?
A. The total estimated investment for this franchise is about P 1.9 to P 2.3 million for an UNICA HIJA outlet ranging from 40 to 60 square meters including the initial franchise fee of P 450,000. The franchise fee helps to cover the cost of providing you with the business opening assistance, initial training, equipment, supplies, and franchise development services. This fee also entitles you to continued use of the UNICA HIJA name and trademarks, access to operating systems, marketing assistance, ongoing business development, consulting, and other benefits that come with being a part of the UNICA HIJA organization.
B. The turn-key investment package computation already includes advanced monthly rents, security deposit, construction bond, leasehold improvement estimates (store design, store renovation cost, signage), store equipment and supplies, insurance, telephone installation, and store opening expense.
Please note that the investment does not include the cost of initial inventory. Initial inventory requirement will be jointly determined by the franchisor and franchisee based on the store’s sales potential and seasonalities associated with fashion retail.
C. Actual investment cost may vary depending on the location, actual outlet size, lease arrangements, and prevailing price of building materials.
Q. Is there a standard store design?
A. Yes. Unica Hija provides the standard outlet/store design, layout, equipment and other store requirements.
Q. How much is the royalty fee for the continuing support services?
A. UNICA HIJA will not charge a royalty fee for continuing support services. But franchisees will have a minimum buying budget requirement per month based on the franchised outlet’s target sales.
Q. What about advertising?
A. You will spend about 1% of your gross sales, each month on local advertising and promotion and contribute 2% of your gross sales to a corporate advertising and development fund, which will be used for advertising on newspaper, direct mail advertising, or promotional items through other media. back to top
Q. How much training is provided in the Unica Hija system of operations?
A. After you sign a franchise agreement, you and your UNICA HIJA sales staff will attend training for about one (1) week at our head office and company outlet. This training course provides classroom as well as on-the-job training in all aspects of the business including customer service techniques; cleanliness; inventory control, advertising, public relations, operating procedures and personnel issues. Actual length of training may vary depending on the skill level of your staff.
Q. What form of continuing guidance will I receive?
A. You will receive periodic visits from your Franchise Operations Manager who will also act as merchandiser. UNICA HIJA representatives provide guidance in inventory management, customer relationship, and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a copy of the Confidential Operations Manual containing policies and procedures involved in running your business. In addition, you, as franchisee, will not have to worry about sourcing your supplies. Adequate supplies are available at the UNICA HIJA head office.
Q. Who looks for the location?
A. Usually, the franchise applicant offers or proposes the store location subject to our site assessment and analysis. UNICA HIJA may also look for the site or suggest a location for the approval of the franchise applicant.
Q. Will I have an exclusive territory?
A. You will not receive an exclusive territory, however, UNICA HIJA sees to it that each site will service the optimal population and target market to make the business viable.
Q. What is the term of the franchise agreement?
A. The initial term of the franchise agreement is 6 years, renewable for 2 additional options of 5 years each for a total of 16 years.
Q. I want to invest in a Unica Hija Franchise. What’s my next step?
A. Send us a Letter of Intent stating your desire to invest in an UNICA HIJA Franchise. You can expect a call from us within 3 days after we have received the LOI. IF you have proposed site, please include description and relevant information of the site that you have selected.
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