Discount Sport Nutrition vs I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Discount Sport Nutrition vs I.M. DRIPBaR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Discount Sport Nutrition Franchise
I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
Investment $92,744 - $185,344$116,300 - $517,700
Franchise Fee $25,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19962019
Year Franchised 20002019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Discount Sport Nutrition Franchise
I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Discount Sport Nutrition Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Discount Sport Nutrition Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (33% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Discount Sport Nutrition Franchise
    I.M. DRIPBaR Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Discount Sport Nutrition

    Discount Sport Nutrition started its life as an e-tailer, first selling supplements and vitamins via its Web site in 1996. In 2000, the company opened its first stores in Texas and Oklahoma before offering franchises later that year.

    About I.M. DRIPBaR

    DRIPBaR clients have chosen to use IV vitamin support to help them with conditions ranging from the common cold, to headaches, fibromyalgia or any other conditions.. Still other clients have made the safe administration of regular intravenous infusions of high-dose vitamins part of their health maintenance routine. Whether for addressing acute issues, lifestyle support, or prevention, the DRIPBaR team is ready to provide you with a safe and friendly experience.

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a DRIPBaR franchise is $116,300 to $272,700. This includes $50,000 to $55,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total estimated initial investment necessary to enter into a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for the development of 2-10 DRIPBaR locations ranges from $161,300 to $517,700, including $$95,000 to $300,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.