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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of PRstore vs Recognition Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $127,000 - $181,000 | $82,100 - $118,500 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 - $89,500 | $29,500 |
Royalty Fee | 4.25% | 4-6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2001 | 1972 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 1974 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 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 | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Our franchise fee is $89,500 for PRstore RETAIL and $29,500 for PRstore OFFICE.
RETAIL offers a retail store in an exclusive territory.
OFFICE offers an office setting in a non-exclusive territory.
Recognition Express is an award-winning B2B franchise which specializes in corporate branded merchandise.
Our franchisees build and maintain relationships through customer contact and communication so as to grow and develop the business. The franchise can be run from home to save on initial costs though most franchisees do in fact operate out of a small business unit. Franchise owners receive full training and on-going business support which allows them to create the work/life balance that suits them.