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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shock PR vs Biz Card Xpress including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $35,000 | $114,346 - $197,475 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $39,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 50% of current fee | - |
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: 1 week | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | * Franchise can be run from home * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 * 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 | Yes | - |
Shock Public Relations is a firm that develops, creates and implements effective public relations and analyst relations programs that support your visibility and business goals. Also we offer professional marketing services including outreach to prospects, to help our
clients attain their business development efforts.
"in 1 Hour or Less"Biz Card Xpress has been continually refining and simplifying the printing and sign business since 1996 to produce products the very same day, and in as little as one hour, opening 4 new locations in Florida during the recession to prove our point! Owning a BizCard Xpress Franchise is like getting 2-for-the-price-of-1 of the most necessary and profitable recession-proof businesses. This extremely easy, efficient, and cost-effective business model is FUN and totally turn-key, right down to the last paperclip! Your Solid Future with this NEW model of Full-Service Printing & Signs, is backed by over 15 years of real-world research, perfecting the BizCard Xpress concept for success. For accurate up-to-date information, visit the www.BizCardXpress.com or call Franchise Marketing Systems, Chris Conner at 1-800-610-0292