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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Roots vs ALCO-BUDDY including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,100 - $45,100 | $1,999 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 0 |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 0 |
Year Founded | - | - |
Year Franchised | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal 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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | An extensive initial 5 day training at Headquarters and off-site. Before the initial training in Long Beach, CA, you will be sent a package with pre-training materials including manuals, DVD's and books to review in order to get you familiar with interior plantscaping. Training will consist of but not limited to, study materials on plant identification and proper care, hands-on lessons, nursery tours, business training and review of the expansive Operations Manual. | - |
Support | Access to on-going support for all of your questions and concerns via phone and e-mail. Franchisee's will also have the opportunity to attend franchisee meetings and training sessions in order to share ideas and thoughts that will strengthen the franchise system as a whole. We will also set-up franchisee meetings at Industry seminars and trade shows so we can take advantage of the time to learn and grow. | - |
Marketing | During the initial 5-day training we will cover marketing and advertising techniques as well as going over the marketing materials we utilize. You will be provided with some of the select marketing materials during training and the information for preferred printing vendors. As part of advertising, we will provide assistance in creating the proper signage for your specific vehicle with the Growing Roots logo using our preferred vendor or an approved local vendor. | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Start your own cash business with Alco-Buddy! With the current economic crisis, unemployment and layoffs are at all time highs. Stop the fear of losing your job! Make your spouse and family proud!. Take control of your financial future with Alco-Buddy!Alco-Buddy offers you the opportunity to start your own small business by placing Alco-Buddy breathalyzer machines in establishments in your community. Machines can be purchased as single units or in large quantities. By purchasing one or more Alco-Buddy breathalyzer machines you are supporting responsible drinking. Starting an alcohol breathalyzer vending route is a fulfilling way to build a small business, where an important service is provided to the community and great contacts can be made along the way! We will help you decide on the best target businesses in your area, how to go about placing the machines and who you should be contacting. We will also provide technical support, business growth and more.Start your own route! Ideal locations for Alco-Buddy breathalyzer machines include SPORTS BARS, PUBS, NIGHTCLUBS/DISCOS, CASINOS, POOL HALLS, PIZZA PARLORS, BOWLING ALLEYS, COLLEGE HANGOUTS, COUNTRY CLUBS, HOTEL BARS, DINERS/AFTER HOURS SPOTS, AMUSEMENT PARKS SERVING ALCOHOL, RESTAURANTS THAT SERVE ALCOHOL, RESTAURANTS WHERE PEOPLE GO AFTER THE BARS CLOSE, VFW HALLS, ELKS LODGES AND OTHER SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS, RACING TRACKS, BASEBALL PARKS, BOAT MARINAS, COMEDY CLUBS, anywhere that alcohol is served. The return rate on your investment simply cannot be matched. Nowhere else will you invest and see a profit so quickly. The sooner you purchase your Alco-Buddy machine, the sooner you will be collecting your cash!