DirectBuy vs 5th Avenue Acquisitions Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DirectBuy vs 5th Avenue Acquisitions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
5th Avenue Acquisitions Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$63,990 - $72,500
Franchise Fee $75,000N/A
Royalty Fee 22%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1971-
Year Franchised 1972-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
5th Avenue Acquisitions Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills

    • We are seeking partners who are leaders in their business community that exude confidence and energy. Our ideal candidate should have business knowledge and be willing to learn what is necessary to be successful in specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and venture capital. Critical skills includes: emotional control, stress management adaption in high-pressure environments. Conflict management skills are a plus.


    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    5th Avenue Acquisitions 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
    5th Avenue Acquisitions Franchise
    Training At regional meetings

    One week comprehensive training program designed to teach you our complete turnkey system. You will receive unparalleled training and support, both locally and from our head office.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    5th Avenue Acquisitions Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 5th Avenue Acquisitions

    Where Healthcare Professionals Go To Buy Or Sell Their Practice5th Avenue Acquisitions & Venture Capitalists is a full service merger & acquisition firm that specializes in dental and medical practice transitions, as well as venture capital. We are seeking entrepreneurial individuals to manage a market and build together with us a future. We link buyers with sellers for dental practices and specialized medical professionals, including plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and others. One of 5th Avenue Acquisitions & Venture Capitalists major benefits is that it's a home-based business. You manage and run your business from the comfort of your own home office. Most of the consultations with your clients are done over the phone, which means lower overhead costs and no commuting to and from work every day. Partner with 5th Avenue Acquisitions & Venture Capitalists and join a leading merger & acquisition firm with deep roots in providing 100% financing to medical practices. We focus on the Dental, Veterinary, Ophthalmological, and Plastic Surgery practices who need to grow, sell or need to change. . With our proprietary systems we have in place we are able to match a qualified practice and or prospect with the right opportunity. 5th Avenue Acquisitions is a leading merger & acquisition firm that works directly in the medical industry. We provide 100% financing to Dentists, Veterinarians, Ophthalmologists, and Plastic Surgeons with an impressive track record. With over a decade of financial and operational experience, you are able to reap the benefits when you partner with
    5th Avenue Acquisitions and our Venture Capital group. This will enable you to utilize our broad industry knowledge and powerful network of financing relationships we have built over the years. One of our hottest programs we offer today is the 144a Bond Funding (http://www.5thaavc.com/144a-bond-funding). The commission on the 144a Bond Funding ranges from as little as $150,000 to as high as $2 million. Our fee is 1.5% on any loans that are 10 million and above. Some of our most successful franchisees have chosen to prioritize their focus and specialize on the Bond Funding area of our business.