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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EagleRider Motorcycle Rental vs Racing Limos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $47,283 - $179,496 | $39,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $30,000 | $22,500 - $77,500 |
Royalty Fee | 10% | $291 per month on your first vehicle |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1997 | 2003 |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | * Comprehensive course * Extensive operations manual * Personal visits * Telephone visits * Annual conference (3 days) * Networking opportunities * Website support area including message board, franchisee news, local website administration and an extensive on-line library * Toll free help line |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | * Custom newsletters and direct mail pieces * Toll free help desk * National toll free lead line * Your own Internet website * Annual national conference * Introductory print ads * Marketing brand package of promotional materials * Public relations pieces * Mobile advertising customizable presentation |
Operations |
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 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 | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Harley-Davidson aficionados Chris McIntyre and Jeff Brown began EagleRider Motorcycle Rental in Newport Beach, California, in 1992. Utilizing the promoting aptitude they had increased working for organizations like AT&T, McIntyre and Brown constructed a business that outfits its for the most part person born after WW2 customer base with bikes and biker design for day treks or week-long journeys. EagleRider Motorcycle Rental focuses are situated in significant urban areas over the United States, leasing cruisers, offering garments and extras, and offering guided visits.
Today, we are the world's biggest bike tourism organization having some expertise in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Side by Sides, and Scooters.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rental comprehends the requirements of bike aficionados and experienced explorers; we offer a wide determination of expertly looked after BMW®, Can-Am®, Harley-Davidson®, Honda®, Kawasaki®, Indian Motorcycle®, Triumph®, Victory®, and Yamaha®.
We additionally offer energizing one-way rentals or guided visits between establishment rental offices situated in the most attractive vacationer goal on the planet.
Notwithstanding the EagleRider Motorcycle Rental rental business, EagleRider Motorcycle Rental now establishments two correlative organizations that our franchisees can choose to take an interest in, EagleRider R&M Services and EagleRider Vehicle Sales.
Racing Limos was founded by Bryan Pease in Naples, FL in 2002 as a specialty transportation company. At its peak, Racing Limos boasted 53 active franchise locations, but the 2007-2009 downturn slid the franchise operations into difficult times.
James Albion (Dover, NH) got involved with the NH franchise as an ad agency, ZMJ Advertising (founded in 1992), and felt the company had potential more as a marketing & advertising company than a limousine service. Albion took over the Racing Limos business under his NH corporation, Racing Limos America, Inc., in April 2010.
"With the economy likely to stay in the dumper for another 10 years, and gasoline showing signs that we could see $5 - $6 per gallon, I saw the potential of the business moving into marketing and away from a luxury service. Regardless of economy, businesses advertise, and when the economy is very difficult, as it is now, businesses are looking for more creative, aggressive forms of advertising to keep moving forward. We are that aggressive, creative business."
Franchises are priced as turnkey operations, making it easier for a franchise owner to be in business and moving forward from Day 1.