Retail Franchise US Educational Outfitters

About Us

Jamey Elrod, a stay-at-home Mom from Chattanooga TN, started Educational Outfitters. She was frustrated with the lack of good service and lack of good retailers offering school uniforms. From her humble beginnings in her garage back in 1998, Educational Outfitters has grown to over 25 locations across the country to be the #1 school uniform retailer in a $1 billion industry.

In fact, Educational Outfitters is America's one and only school uniform franchise. The highly lucrative school uniform and school apparel business serves as the core business for EO owners, but our menu of products and services doesn't stop there. We offer additional revenue programs like on-site embroidery, screen printing, alterations, and promotional products. The demand for these services continues to grow, and Educational Outfitters is well-positioned to be the brand leader in this untapped and under-served marketplace.

Why Educational Outfitters?

Educational Outfitters created and offers an additional profit center to serve the needs for the exploding corporate logo wear sector. CustomLogo Outfitters was a natural off-shoot servicing the business and corporate apparel market. It's almost like getting two franchises for the price of one. You will be able to draw upon our industry knowledge, preferred discounted pricing programs, experienced support staff, and unique systems to create an enjoyable business and desirable lifestyle for both you and your family.
• Received TOP 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award by Franchise Business Review

• Ranked 108th Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Magazine
• One-of-a Kind franchise with very little competition
• Territories are very large to provide growth opportunities for owners
• Demand is growing with over 15 million students in dress code
• High repeat customer base as kids outgrow their uniforms every year
• Hands-on support and training from the Founders that know the biz
• Attractive retail hours, flexible schedule, family-friendly business
• Low employees, low stress, inventory that doesn't spoil or gets eaten
• Fun and Community-based business with multiple profit centers

Training and Support

Educational Outfitters prefers franchise owners that have good communications skills, solid business background, high ethical and professional standards. They should enjoy meeting people and enjoy B2B sales and marketing.

We have created an extensive training program covering every facet of operating your business. Phase I of our training program is conducted at our Home Office, and lasts for 6 business days. This Phase includes classroom and hands-on training in operations, inventory procedures, store management, sales, bookkeeping, customer relations and more.

During Phase II, a Franchisor representative comes to your market approximately 13 weeks prior to your opening for up to three days to assist you with generating sales for your store. This representative will actually go on sales calls to schools with you for these three days. Phase III occurs at your location when our training specialist comes to assist with setting up your store and training your new staff. This Phase also lasts for up to three business days. (Total of 12 days)
Educational Outfitters is deply committed to helping you achieve long term success. To this end, we have developed a complete package of support services to help you launch and grow your business. These services include:

- A large Exclusive Territory
- Site Selection Assistance
- Lease Negotiation Strategies
- Design & Construction Guidance
- Grand Opening Campaigns
- Operations Manual
- Pre-Opening Training
- Human Resource Management
- Effective Inventory Ordering System
- Strategic Planning Meetings
- Equipment & Supplies
- Preferential Purchaser Program from Vendors
- On-Going Training
- Advertising & Public Releations Campaigns
- Sales Programs & Training
- Business Management System
- Field Support
- Customer Relations Programs
- Website Business Referred to You
- Market Research & Development
- Several Potential Revenue Streams
- And Much More

Financial

Cash Investment: $150K
Total Investment: $250K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Franchise Fee: $29.5K

FINANCE AVAILABLE
We often include opportunities that are above your selected amount of capital as up to 70% borrowings are usually available from banks for those considering investing in a franchise opportunity.