ZipCubes vs ShelfGenie Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ZipCubes Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Investment N/A$59,600 - $109,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$33,175 - $39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20012000
Year Franchised 20072008
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
ZipCubes Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
ZipCubes Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
ZipCubes Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Training -Classroom Training: 64 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 0 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Expansion Plans
 
ZipCubes Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About ZipCubes

About ShelfGenie

Want to glide into a fabulous business opportunity? We're looking for a select group of franchise owners, who seek opportunity and satisfaction while providing great products and services to customers in their own protected territories. Beautiful, affordable, and highly durable, our exclusive Glide-Out shelving solutions work in almost every cabinet in the house -- from the kitchen to the bathroom to the garage, and beyond! As a franchise owner with ShelfGenie, you'll be in the business of improving people's lives, while building equity for your future and their home. You'll have a wealth of resources that take away many of the administrative headaches of running your business (from phone calls, to manufacturing, to installations). And you'll have access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies that help you make informed management decisions - right from your desktop. If you're interested in learning more about a ShelfGenie franchise, please call us at 877-814-3643.

Veteran Incentives:  15% off franchise fee; 25% off for veterans with disabilities

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