Why USA vs HouseMAXX Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
HouseMAXX Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$5,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee N/A$12,500
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
HouseMAXX Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Why USA Franchise
HouseMAXX Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Why USA Franchise
HouseMAXX 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
HouseMAXX Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
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 HouseMAXX

HouseMAXX is looking for exceptional business-oriented people to become Exclusive Territory Licensee/s in expanding our International FSBO Advertising services throughout the world! Successful candidates must be entrepreneurial in approach and passionate about developing their own territory. They must have strong people skills in order to communicate the HouseMAXX message to sellers, home owners and the general public. Knowledge of the internet, real estate and an interest in photography coupled with the keen desire to help people save thousands in real estate commissions would be an asset!