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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Careers USA vs Ultimate Staffing Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $121,800 - $159,600 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $14,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | Varies | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1981 | 1994 |
Year Franchised | 1988 | 2002 |
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 | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | Yes/No |
Payroll | No/No | Yes/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Ongoing telephone support | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Ad slicks |
Operations |
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |