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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers vs HR First Contact including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $138,845 - $343,567 | $89,100 - $206,400 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 - $50,000 | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
| Year Founded | 1979 | 2001 |
| Year Franchised | 1979 | 2002 |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
| Renewal 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 | Ongoing field visits | - |
| Support | Internet | - |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, National media | - |
| Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | No |
| International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING