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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of USA Baby vs Bon Worth 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 | $123,690 - $190,375 |
Franchise Fee | $23,400 - $60,200 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1975 | 1966 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2016 |
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 | - | - |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | 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.
Bon Worth has been a nationally recognized retailer of quality women’s fashion for over 52 years. It currently operates 115 company-owned retail stores located in 28 states.
Bon Worth was founded in 1966 by Mr. Loren Wells. It is in a niche market and enjoys an extremely loyal following in the market it caters to. It has captive customers who are extremely loyal. Based on the feedback from dozens of stores across the U.S., along with the flagship store in Hendersonville, N.C., Bon Worth has decided to begin franchising as a vehicle of new growth. We will unify the franchisees under a common operating system and name and will provide the keys to success gained through unparalleled years in the fashion world.
Bon Worth is known for its classic designs and the brand was rated the Number One Outlet Brand. The brand’s designs are exclusive.