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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EasyChair Media vs Shock PR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $32,700 - $36,700 | $35,000 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 - $20,000 | $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 0 | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2000 | 1992 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | 25% of franchise fee | 50% of current fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Available at headquarters: 1 week |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | * Franchise can be run from home * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Since 2000 EasyChair Media has been working with municipalities, chambers of commerce,
visitor centers and tourism organizations, companies of all sizes, and
county and state government entities providing marketing solutions that
give our clients a creative and competitive edge in the marketplace.
Shock Public Relations is a firm that develops, creates and implements effective public relations and analyst relations programs that support your visibility and business goals. Also we offer professional marketing services including outreach to prospects, to help our
clients attain their business development efforts.