Stained Glass Overlay vs Apricot Lane Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stained Glass Overlay vs Apricot Lane including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Stained Glass Overlay Franchise
Apricot Lane Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $125,000$137,150 - $361,800
Franchise Fee $45,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19741991
Year Franchised 19812004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Stained Glass Overlay Franchise
Apricot Lane Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Stained Glass Overlay Franchise
    Apricot Lane Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Stained Glass Overlay Franchise
    Apricot Lane Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 5

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Stained Glass Overlay Franchise
    Apricot Lane Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Stained Glass Overlay

    Stained Glass Overlay Inc. was founded in 1974, with the development of a patented designer glass process that provides an easier, less expensive way to achieve the beauty of decorated glass. The company also offers a process for making glass that eliminates UV rays. The Atlanta-based company began franchising in 1981 and has franchises throughout the United States and the world.

    About Apricot Lane

    Our Apricot Lane specialty retail stores are part of a Country Visions retail franchise system that specializes in unique gifts, fashion accessories and home decor products. When you join the Country Visions franchise system, you will benefit from one of the most advanced operational systems in the nation. You will gain access to extensive networking resources, including preferred national vendors who offer our stores volume discounts and exclusive products; marketing support from our in-house advertising; state-of-the-art point of sale, inventory management and computer support systems; and national franchise conventions for direct franchise networking and training. You will also be trained by our professional staff at our Country Visions University in visual merchandising, pricing strategies, customer service, marketing and computer systems, as well as employee motivation and development.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of your first COUNTRY VISIONS store is $137,150 to $361,800 for a start-up store. This includes $37,500 to $49,300 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of your second and each subsequent COUNTRY VISIONS store is $112,650 to $337,300 for a start-up store. This includes $18,000 to $24,800 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.