Business Opportunities

Who helps with financial assistance to the program?

We have working relationships with third-party financial companies who are willing, and able, to assist you in financing inventory expansion. Because the equity of True Value Company consists of Members' money, we don't offer a financing program. Your Rental Marketing Consultant will be glad to discuss this with you.

How much money would I need to start a rental business?

Start-up costs vary from one market area to another in regard to real estate costs. Typical capital costs to anticipate, not including real estate costs or working capital, are as follows:
Opening Inventory $250,000 - $500,000
Add-on Inventory $30,000 - $40,000
Leasehold Improvements $30,000 - $50,000

A proper business plan with financial statements needs to be developed before approaching a bank for financing.

What is the fee structure?

True Value Company Common Stock	$6,000
Franchise Fee	$1,500
Store Design Fees (Flat Rate)	$3,750

Design Fees Include:

Project Programming & Management
Consultation
Data Collection
Concept Development
- A. Store Plan
  B. Interior Design
  C. Graphic Design
Merchandise Planning
- A. Assortment Planning
Documentation

Note: A rental store project consumes approximately five days of project manger time.

What are the monthly membership fees?

1.3% GROSS RENTAL REVENUE (Excluding Consignments)

Minimum of $1,200 per year

Maximum of $7,500

Multiple Stores Chains - Maximum combined annual fees of $22,500

$30 per month Advertising Fee

Retail Sales Exempt from Royalty Fee

Other License Rentals (trucks, etc.) Exempt from Monthly Fee

$30 per month Electronic Commerce Charge

What does co-op advertising entitle me to?

20% of Royalty Fee Available for 50/50

Co-op Advertising 10% Discount on Yellow Pages Advertising Placed with our National Agency