Watch It! vs Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Watch It! vs Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Watch It! Franchise
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $250,000$21,600 - $46,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$15,000
Royalty Fee -$200/mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19992002
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Watch It! Franchise
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise
Experience -A heartbeat...KIDDING! Must be outgoing

Financing Options
 
Watch It! Franchise
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Watch It! Franchise
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise
Training -3 Day training in Winnipeg (hotel and airfare included in startup)
Support -On going support for duration of contract. $2,000.00 worth of product provided to start-up
Marketing --
Operations -Franchisee runs their territory. Can hire employees as they see fit. Especially during the holiday season.

Expansion Plans
 
Watch It! Franchise
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Watch It!

Through a huge selection of the biggest names in fashion watches and sunglasses Watch IT! transforms buying a watch or pair of shades into the ultimate indulgence. Watch IT! is unique to the Canadian marketplace as no other store offers its diversity, product range, or corporate culture. Our revolutionary concept makes the traditional department store and high-brow jewellery store feel archaic in both style and service. At Watch IT! every purchase comes with unparalleled customer care and attention. With its unprecedented access to select brand name products, a trademarked name, a consistent look and feel across stores, low start-up costs and operating procedures that are polished and efficient, purchasing a Watch It franchise is a sensible investment.

About Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co

Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co. started in the winter of 2002 because gift baskets were in need of a serious overhaul. So we set out on a mission to transform the lowly gift basket into a veritable work of art. We want to help others feel empowered and proud, to love what they do, and to be able to successfully balance all aspects of their lives. Whether you're a sophisticated person with an eye for detail and design, a self starter who finds the sales world to be the ultimate challenge, or an entrepreneur wishing to balance career and parenthood, we invite you to join our 2B&B family.