Why USA vs REALean Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Why USA Franchise
REALean Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$24,710 - $40,220
Franchise Fee N/A$19,900
Royalty Fee Varies2.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19882012
Year Franchised 19892017
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Why USA Franchise
REALean Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Why USA Franchise
REALean Franchise
Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences Classroom Training: 12 hours
Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
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
REALean Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
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 REALean

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REALean offers franchises to qualified individuals and entities to own and operate a REALean real estate brokerage featuring their innovative commission structures.
REALean: the next generation real estate brokerage franchise.
Full service REAL estate with Lean costs to home sellers.
4% listing fees, 3% if there is not a buyer's agent.