Huffman Builders

Typical Questions

Q:	How much money can I make as a franchisee?
A:	Huffman does not currently offer earnings claims.
Q:	Am I given a protected territory?
A:	Yes. You are given a protective territory to act as a listing agent. However, other franchisees will be able to sell products in your territory.
Q:	How do I know that this territory is large enough to support my business?
A:	The territory is based on a population of 250,000 people. We as a franchisor have been working in a territory of that size for 25+ years.
Q:	Will the franchisor help me find a territory?
A:	Yes, we will sit down with you to determine a territory.
Q:	Who pays for my initial training?
A:	Your training is paid for in your franchise fee. You do have to pay for your travel expenses.

Q:	What is the franchisee fee used for?
A:	The franchisee fee pays for the support cost associated with supporting you as a franchise. It also goes towards R&D expenses.
Q:	Can you change the terms of my franchise agreement at the time of renewal? Is there a renewal fee?
A:	At the time of renewal some changes might be put in place so that we are able to support you more adequately. No. No renewal fee.
Q:	Does the franchisor have to approve every product I sell?
A:	Only if it defers from what we have outlined.
Q:	Can I set my own prices?
A:	Yes. The prices will vary depending on many variables.
Q:	What pre-opening expenses are there?
A:	The only expenses before you go back to your territory to open are travel expenses for training, a laptop and a video conference system. These items are required for the training class.
Q:	Can the franchisor show up without warning to inspect my business?
A:	We will always give you notice before we show up at your location
Q:	What happens to me if the franchisor goes bankrupt?
A:	Your business will not be affected. You will still operate on the original agreement throughout the bankruptcy.
Q:	Can I sell my franchise at any time?
A:	Yes. We have to approve the sale and we have the first right of refusal.
Q:	If I get sick for a long time who will run my business?
A:	The only expenses before you go back to your territory to open are travel expenses for training, a laptop and a video conference system. These items are required for the training class.

"THIS FRANCHISE IS NOT BEING OFFERED TO RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, RHODE ISLAND, VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN.

THIS OFFER IS NOT DIRECTED TO ANY PERSON IN THE STATES LISTED ABOVE OR ON BEHALF OF THE FRANCHISOR OR ANYONE ACTING WITH THE FRANCHISOR'S KNOWLEDGE. NO FRANCHISES CAN BE SOLD IN THE STATES LISTED ABOVE UNTIL THE OFFERING HAS BEEN REGISTERED AND DECLARED EFFECTIVE BY THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND THE UNIFORM FRANCHISE OFFERING CIRCULAR HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE OFFEREE BEFORE THE SALE WITHIN THE APPLICABLE TIME FRAME. THIS FRANCHISE IS OFFERED ONLY BY DELIVERY OF A FRANCHISE OFFERING CIRCULAR."