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Updated RecentlyIKEA Cost Comparisons
About IKEA
Franchises are granted by Inter IKEA Systems B.V. as part of a detailed expansion plan. Serious applicants are carefully researched and evaluated and franchises are granted only to companies and/or individuals with strong financial backing and a proven record in retail.
When selecting franchisees, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., among other things, evaluates the following:
- experience
- local market knowledge and presence (able to demonstrate ability to establish and operate IKEA stores nationally)
- corporate culture and values
- financial strength and ability to carry through the investment penetrating a country in full and in a large-scale retail environment format
Furniture Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of IKEA against other Furniture franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of IKEA with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| Bellini Furniture | $25,000 | $139,500-$278,000 | ||
| BoxDrop | $2,500 | $17,750-$68,821 | ||
| Brick, The | $40,000 | 2.5% | 4% local | $500,000-$1,000,000 |
| Buddy's Home Furnishings | $25,000 | 6% | $500/mo. | $385,166-$912,594 |
| ColorTyme | $25,000 | 4% | $250/ mo | $229,575-$357,500 |
| EQ3 | N/A | $475,000 | ||
| Flexsmart Office Interiors | $50,000 | $225,000-$350,000 | ||
| Furniture Warehouse Outlet | $75,000 | 6% | 3% | $369,500-$654,500 |
| IntelliBED | N/A | $100,000-And Up | ||
| Old Hippy Fine Home Furnishings | $25,000 | $125,000-$175,000 | ||
| Pebblecreek | N/A | $275,000-$325,000 | ||
| PMD Furniture Direct | $15,000 | 0 | 0 | $76,500-$146,500 |
| Sears Home Appliance Showrooms | $18,000-$54,000 | $122,000-$1,895,000 | ||
| Snooze | N/A | $230,000-$600,000 | ||
| Sofa Solutions | N/A | $125,000-$150,000 |