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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 24/7 Auctions vs QuikDrop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $60,300 - $168,200 | $80,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | $1.8K/mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2004 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $2.5K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
80% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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