Why USA vs Picket Fence Preview Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
Picket Fence Preview Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$50,000 - $90,000
Franchise Fee N/A$15,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee Varies1.5%
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
Picket Fence Preview Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Why USA Franchise
Picket Fence Preview 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
Picket Fence Preview 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
Picket Fence Preview Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Picket Fence Preview


Picket Fence Preview is a real estate magazine which has helped property owners sell by owner and save tens of millions in expensive real estate commissions since 1993. We feature residential homes, condos, land, commercial property, camps and cottages and business opportunities. Real estate for sale by owner in Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts.