Ashley Avery's vs Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ashley Avery's vs Wicks 'N' Sticks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ashley Avery's Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Investment $272,000 - $403,000$198,500 - $330,720
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%2.5%
Advertising Fee 2%0
Year Founded 19811968
Year Franchised 19811968
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ashley Avery's Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ashley Avery's Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Ashley Avery's Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Training -Corporate Office, Houston, TX 8 Days
Support -Central Data Processing
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
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    Marketing --
    Operations -Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 6 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Ashley Avery's Franchise
    Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    About Ashley Avery's

    ASHLEY AVERY'S COLLECTABLES is America's largest chain of gifts & collectables, featuring exclusive pieces from world-renowned names such as Swarovski, Armani, Ilardo, Hummel and many more. Each store features an elegant, gallery-like atmosphere with fascinating works of all kinds. Located in up-scale regional malls. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training and support; national buying power & proven marketing programs.

    About Wicks 'N' Sticks

    Nation's largest and most respected franchised retailer of quality candles, fragrancing and related home decorative products. Franchisees are offered outstanding name recognition, comprehensive training and extensive start up and on-going support. Rated a top franchise by both Success Gold 200 and Income Opportunities Platinum 2000.