DirectBuy vs BtoB Connect Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$20,000 - $30,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 22%$50 per chapter/per mo plus administration fee $150/mo
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712005
Year Franchised 19722008
Term Of Agreement 12 years5 or 10 years
Term Of Agreement 12 years5 or 10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    BtoB Connect Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    BtoB Connect Franchise
    Training At regional meetingsOnline and by video conference. Launch of your local area by franchisor.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsCentralized accounting/collection Centralized membership administration Member portal online Automated member communications/correspondence Online referral engine Member2Member benefits
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaOnline website. Email mailings. Additional Services: Grand Opening, online website.
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

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

    		Average Number of Employees: 1 Part-time. Passive Ownership: Allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    BtoB Connect Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About BtoB Connect

    Drive Your Core Business While Building Residual Income.
    The exploding demand for the services of a B2B-only referral group versus mixed B2B and B2C groups is what prompted the creation and nationwide expansion of BtoB Connect, via exclusive franchising opportunities. The best part of a BtoB Connect franchise is your ability to continue building your current business with qualified business referrals while creating residual income. If you're networking and doing business by referral already, you might as well get paid to do it! Many franchise territories have already been sold. If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity and have been the owner of a business-to-business company for at least three years, contact us to claim your territory.
    BtoB Connect was created out of frustration with other networking groups. The founders were tired of wasting  time attending networking meetings that were better suited for B2C businesses such as residential real estate or landscaping, vitamin sales or other personal care products. BtoB Connect's membership is B2B-only and filled with like-minded professionals who want to help your business grow and have a network of contacts synergistic to yours. Contact [email protected] for more information