Why USA vs Assist-2-Sell Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs Assist-2-Sell including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
Assist-2-Sell Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$24,025 - $45,500
Franchise Fee N/A$14,500
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19881987
Year Franchised 19891993
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$2.995K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
Assist-2-Sell Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • Minimum 2 years real estate sales experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Why USA Franchise
    Assist-2-Sell 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
    Assist-2-Sell Franchise
    Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences-
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAd slicks
    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)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Why USA Franchise
    Assist-2-Sell 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 Assist-2-Sell

    If you're tired of Begging for listings, maybe you should try a different approach. The traditional way of practicing real estate is changing. Assist-2-Sell has a proven marketing program. Our system works and makes sense. Our low-fee commissions generate more leads than you can imagine. It's a program that works without high overhead and a large sales staff. We'll teach you our secrets of success and show you everything you need to know to get started and build a profitable business. Assist-2-Sell franchises are surprisingly affordable. We are offering franchises or licensing opportunities in most areas of the country and soon Internationally. There are still plenty of territories available, but they are going fast! Assist-2-Sell will be coming to your area soon. The question is: Do you want to be the owner/operator who brings it? It is surprisingly easy to become an owner.