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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of USA Baby vs Change Lingerie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $344,000 - $650,000 | $100,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $23,400 - $60,200 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1975 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2008 |
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/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Pre-opening and ongoing |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 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 | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
USA Baby was founded in 1975 by Alan Levine. It began franchising in 1986 and the chain now includes international locations. USA Baby offers more than 2,000 items for infant and child care. The privately held company is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Do you want to become a part of a strong and successful brand? Now is your chance to get your own Change store and create your own success! Change of Scandinavia A/S is an international lingerie chain, which has achieved high growth and global success since the company was founded in 1995. We are known for a wide selection of quality lingerie in many sizes, designs and price ranges - and for world class service. Our success rests on a powerful franchise concept, which has made it possible for us to open stores around the world. To maintain this success we need YOU! As a franchisee you can be independent and at the same time enjoy all the benefits of being part of a larger chain with a well known concept that is based on a tailor made retail concept with great potential. Contact us on [email protected] if you would like to know more about the possibilities to become a franchisee at Change.