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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Viva the Chef vs CPR 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 | $200,000 - $500,000 | $13,300 - $16,900 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $7,500 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2003 | 1985 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1985 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
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/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Your four (4) days of formal training at our home office and learning center is designed to get you and your business up and running within your first 90-120 days. The formal training includes: * CPR instructor Training * First Aid Instructor Training * Accounting and Record Keeping * Sales and Marketing techniques * Ongoing Training In addition to consistent updates, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with other CPR Services' Franchises and share new and fresh ideas -- helping expand everyone's client base. Periodic training conferences will also give you the opportunity to learn new skills, meet your peers, and help improve your business. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | As a CPR Services Franchise, you will benefit from our 15-plus years of experience in the health education and training industry. Our support will help you in the following areas:
* Contacting small, medium and large businesses in your area * Sales and Marketing * Administrating your business |
Marketing | National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | As a franchisee, you will receive a comprehensive software program which has been customized to meet the needs of a CPR Services Franchisee. Our database program will assist you in organizing, tracking, and scheduling your activities, as well as maintaining important client information. We will also provide you a step-by-step record keeping and accounting function system... and much, much more! |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING