Why USA vs State Wide Real Estate Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
State Wide Real Estate Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$10,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee N/A$5,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19881944
Year Franchised 19891979
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
State Wide Real Estate Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Why USA Franchise
    State Wide Real Estate Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/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
    State Wide Real Estate Franchise
    Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences-
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, 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)

    3% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 10

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Why USA Franchise
    State Wide Real Estate Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 State Wide Real Estate

    Do You...

    State Wide Real Estate is looking for franchisees in Michigan.