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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Proforma vs Shock PR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $44,030 - $59,695 | $35,000 |
Franchise Fee | $34,500 | $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-8% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 0.25% -1% | - |
Year Founded | 1978 | 1992 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 50% of current fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Proforma is seeking individuals with good marketing, relationship building and sales skills. Industry knowledge or background is not necessary as product knowledge is taught during our training program. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | Yes/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Proforma Franchise Owners are provided with comprehensive training, proven marketing and sales techniques, and business development tools at Proforma's Success University, in an excellent week-long training program at the Worldwide Support Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Classroom Training: 25 hours Additional Training: At regional/annual convention | Available at headquarters: 1 week |
Support | Ongoing Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 | * Franchise can be run from home * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 * 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 | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Shock Public Relations is a firm that develops, creates and implements effective public relations and analyst relations programs that support your visibility and business goals. Also we offer professional marketing services including outreach to prospects, to help our
clients attain their business development efforts.