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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sweet Beginnings vs Party City including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $29,100 - $44,700 | $25,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 - $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | $300/ month | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1997 | 1985 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1986 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5000 | - |
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/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
At Sweet Beginnings we specialize in event design, coordination and rentals. We are a full service decorator: we help you choose the decorations for your event and can provide day-of set-up and takedown. We have a large inventory of decor including chair covers, table linens, vases and centre pieces including artificial and real flowers. We also provide further assistance if you need help in terms of wedding planning or day-of consulting for your event. We provide decorating and coordination services for all types of events including weddings, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, fundraisers and Christmas parties. We have experience working in venues all over the lower mainland. Whether you’re DIY bride looking for beautiful rental pieces, or a client who needs more assistance bringing a vision to reality Sweet Beginnings can help.
Whether you're hosting a kid's birthday party, a baby shower, a
Halloween costume party, or a holiday event, Party City offers themed
online party supplies for every season and occasion, at a price you can
afford.
With the biggest selection of boys and girls birthday parties, holiday
party supplies, theme party supplies, and costumes for Halloween, and
with over 800 party stores and franchises nationwide, we're America's
largest party retailer by a wide margin.
We've been in the party business for nearly 30 years and are still
growing fast, thanks to our commitment to value and service, and to a
loyal customer base.
We test all our costumes, decorations, and favors for quality and
safety to ensure the best possible customer experience.
If a product doesn't pass muster, we simply won't sell it.
We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we're here to help in
any way.
If you need party ideas, if you can't find an item on our site, or if
you have a question about a product, our Customer Service
representatives are on call from 7 to 10 EST most business days to
handle your questions and concerns.
They'll answer your email request or phone call promptly and even
place your order for you, if need be.
So start your birthday, holiday, and Halloween shopping at Party City,
where the party supplies are always plentiful and affordable, and where
fun is always the order of the day!