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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Graitco vs Listo Tax Solutions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $84,100 - $104,500 | $55,200 - $92,200 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 11.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1997 | 1996 |
Year Franchised | 2007 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 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/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Available at headquarters: 2 weeks | Available at headquarters: 5 days. |
Support | - | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | *33% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
The Great American Income Tax Company, GRAITCO, has been formed and is being offered to qualifying individuals as a business opportunity, an opportunity for motivated entrepreneurs to own and operate their very own income tax business. There are two types of clients in the tax preparation industry: low-end to middle, and middle to high-end. The first type of client is typically served by local tax services and the national chains, while the latter type of client is typically served by CPAs. As a GRAITCO franchisee, you will cater to and market to high-end clients, offering service comparable to that provided by CPAs, however, at more competitive prices. This means that your clients get the best of both worlds: high-end service, without the high-end pricing. This type of marketing strategy greatly increases your chances of success.