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Our Buying team will assist you in selecting the right inventory mix for your market. Your initial inventory purchase will be made during and after training, ensuring it arrives in time for your grand opening.
After signing a lease and completing the store design, our Construction Coordinator will assist you with the buildout. They will help obtain and negotiate bids, apply for permits, and manage communications with contractors and sub-contractors. Our coordinator ensures your store exceeds expectations.
Our Store Operations team will help you design your boutique to reflect the Mainstream brand and your local market. Using our Store Design Kit, you will select color schemes, flooring, lighting, and finishes to create a welcoming and personalized shopping environment.
We conduct thorough market research and use demographic data, insights from top real estate experts, and your input to narrow down potential spaces. We’ll submit and negotiate proposals to secure a lease agreement for you, ensuring confidence in the chosen location.
Our real estate team will assist you in selecting and negotiating a lease for a prime location that aligns with our criteria and your target market. You will work with a local real estate expert who will guide you through the process, including site tours and identifying unlisted spaces.
The process from initial inquiry to signing a Franchise Agreement typically takes 30-90 days, but can be as quick as a couple of weeks. From signing the agreement to opening your boutique usually takes 4-6 months, depending on location selection and build-out time.
You will pay half of the initial franchise fee ($20,000) at signing, with the remaining balance due after securing funding or a lease agreement. This amount is refundable if funding or a lease agreement cannot be secured.
We offer multiple funding options through our partners. Whether you're seeking an SBA loan, rolling over retirement funds (401k/IRA) without taxes or penalties, or obtaining funding from family or friends, we can help you get pre-qualified.
The total investment for opening a Mainstream Boutique franchise ranges from $198,200 to $361,350. This includes half of the initial franchise fee ($20,000) paid at signing. The fee is refundable if you’re unable to secure funding or we can’t secure a signed lease agreement. The investment range varies based on the market and the negotiated buildout deal with the landlord.
