Today's Window Fashions vs Floor Depot Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Today's Window Fashions vs Floor Depot including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Floor Depot Franchise
Investment $49,000 - $55,000$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $49,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19932004
Year Franchised 19972006
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $750-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Floor Depot Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Floor Depot 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

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Floor Depot Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Floor Depot Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Today's Window Fashions

    Mark Barone founded Today's Window Fashions in 1993 because he recognized an opportunity for growth. In an industry that was primarily handled by independent companies, Barone believed there was strength in numbers, so he began franchising in 1997. Based in San Diego, the privately held company uses an online designer showroom to increase customer sales.

    About Floor Depot

    Floor Depot is Canada's leading flooring franchise, specializing in the "booming" wood and hard surface flooring industry. Floor Depot attracts value-conscience consumers with top-quality products and superior pricing based on bulk inventory purchasing. Franchise set-up is fast and easy with our simple turnkey system. We offer franchisees a proven business model, marketing/advertising programs, purchasing power and ongoing franchise services and support. Get floored by the way we do business.