EQ3 vs Bellini Furniture Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EQ3 vs Bellini Furniture including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EQ3 Franchise
Bellini Furniture Franchise
Investment $475,000$139,500 - $278,000
Franchise Fee N/A$25,000
Royalty Fee --
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Year Founded 20011977
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
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Business Experience Requirements
 
EQ3 Franchise
Bellini Furniture Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
EQ3 Franchise
Bellini Furniture Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
EQ3 Franchise
Bellini Furniture Franchise
Training -All franchise owners must attend an extensive Franchise Training Program. We provide, at no charge, personnel, materials and equipment. You are responsible for all other expenses, including transportation, lodging and meals.
Support --
Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
EQ3 Franchise
Bellini Furniture Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About EQ3

EQ3 designs, produces and sells affordable, modern furniture for every room in your home. As a Winnipeg-based company, EQ3 was established in 2001 under the direction of President and CEO Peter Tielmann. Having grown up in Europe, Peter recognized the lack of modern furniture in North America. Today, EQ3 is a vertically integrated company specializing in modern design for everyday life with simple, clean and functional design. Customize with fabric or leather, finishes and legs for a style all your own. We're proud of our roots and strive to produce as much of our product in Canada as possible. Our factory in Winnipeg manufactures all of our own upholstery pieces. That means when you order a custom made sofa from EQ3, you can count on your new piece arriving home in about 4 to 10 weeks. In addition to our own product range, we also admire and respect brands whose designs have stood the test of time. EQ3 is proud to offer EQ3+, a designer line featuring iconic brands like Herman Miller, Stelton, Vitra, Alessi and more, with many featured products exclusive to Canada.
EQ3 has 11 stores in Canada and the US, with a 12th location opening summer 2012 in Toronto's Liberty Village. Additional stores and galleries are located throughout North America and around the world.

About Bellini Furniture

Our one-of-a-kind products paired with our carefully selected franchise-partners make Bellini one of the nation's most unique and exclusive specialty retail boutiques. Today's infant and juvenile product market is full of older and more affluent first-time parents who are willing and able to lavish the best of everything on their children. These big spenders are wiser, too, "and that's why they love our grows-with-the-child concept in furniture design. In addition to stylish, hardwood juvenile furniture, Bellini franchise boutiques also feature an extensive collection of made-to-order bedding, customized wall hangings, original artworks, lamps, strollers and high chairs. Desks, desk accessories, trundle beds, shelves and mirrors bring customers back year after year. Many items are available exclusively through Bellini. We'll take care of you, too! As a Bellini franchise owner, you're entitled to the same top- drawer treatment as our customers. Our Franchise Agreement provides for a specific location and a designated area of exclusivity. We have invested years of research and development in our business to ensure your success as a franchise. From boutique location to product display to merchandise selection, we hold your hand every step of the way!