Party America vs Party City Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Party America Franchise
Party City Franchise
Investment $250,800 - $491,500$25,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19801985
Year Franchised 19871986
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Party America Franchise
Party City Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Customer service skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Party America Franchise
    Party City 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
     
    Party America Franchise
    Party City Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Party America Franchise
    Party City Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Party America

    In 2003, Party America acquired the bankrupt Paper Warehouse, a party supply and paper products franchise chain. This brought Party America into the franchise business, as the company coverted Paper Warehouse stores to the Party America name and began offering the Party America franchise opportunity.

    Party America stores provide party products for everyday, seasonal and celebratory occasions.

    About Party City

    Whether you're hosting a kid's birthday party, a baby shower, a Halloween costume party, or a holiday event, Party City offers themed online party supplies for every season and occasion, at a price you can afford. With the biggest selection of boys and girls birthday parties, holiday party supplies, theme party supplies, and costumes for Halloween, and with over 800 party stores and franchises nationwide, we're America's largest party retailer by a wide margin. We've been in the party business for nearly 30 years and are still growing fast, thanks to our commitment to value and service, and to a loyal customer base. We test all our costumes, decorations, and favors for quality and safety to ensure the best possible customer experience. If a product doesn't pass muster, we simply won't sell it. We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we're here to help in any way. If you need party ideas, if you can't find an item on our site, or if you have a question about a product, our Customer Service representatives are on call from 7 to 10 EST most business days to handle your questions and concerns. They'll answer your email request or phone call promptly and even place your order for you, if need be. So start your birthday, holiday, and Halloween shopping at Party City, where the party supplies are always plentiful and affordable, and where fun is always the order of the day!