QuikDrop vs The Online Outpost Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
QuikDrop Franchise
The Online Outpost Franchise
Investment $80,000N/A
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee $1.8K/mo.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2003-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
QuikDrop Franchise
The Online Outpost Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    QuikDrop Franchise
    The Online Outpost Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    QuikDrop Franchise
    The Online Outpost Franchise
    Training -Our training program is one of the key components in getting your business up and running efficiently. As a new franchisee you will attend The Online Outpost's one-week Trading Assistant training program which includes both classroom and in-store training. If your store or budget doesn't allow you the flexibility to travel to us, then you can always complete our web-based training and view the live training via streaming webcast. Our comprehensive program will cover step-by-step use of the operations manual, proprietary software and all the areas important to your success. Upon completion of the training program, you will work closely with our corporate franchise support team to insure a smooth, efficient store opening. There is no cost for this initial training; however you will be responsible for your own travel, meal, and accommodation expenses when you attend training at our corporate facility.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    QuikDrop Franchise
    The Online Outpost Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About QuikDrop

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About The Online Outpost

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING