Why USA vs World Properties Int'l. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs World Properties Int'l. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
World Properties Int'l. Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$19,000 - $65,900
Franchise Fee N/A$599 - $50,000
Royalty Fee Varies$130/month
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19882005
Year Franchised 19892005
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 3 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$500


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
World Properties Int'l. Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Why USA Franchise
World Properties Int'l. Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
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
World Properties Int'l. Franchise
Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences-
Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad 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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Why USA Franchise
World Properties Int'l. Franchise
US Expansion --
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 World Properties Int'l.