Why USA vs National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs National Home Buyers Assistance including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$100,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee VariesVaries
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19882001
Year Franchised 19892003
Term Of Agreement 3 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 3 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Why USA Franchise
    National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Why USA Franchise
    National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise
    Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences-
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAd slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Why USA Franchise
    National Home Buyers Assistance Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Why USA

    Why USA was founded in 1988 and began franchising in 1989. The company utilizes a flat-fee commission system as well as its own sales program. It now has locations throughout the United States and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

    About National Home Buyers Assistance

    NHBA turns today's renters into tomorrow's homeowners through a franchise network of America's top real estate investment professionals. NHBA offers a great investment opportunity combined with an excellent franchise system. NHBA's goal is to expand its operations to all 50 states and selected international markets and anticipates that its franchise system will include some 10,000 franchises worldwide - many of whom will be successful brokers, Realtors, mortgage brokers, home builders and investors.