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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Roots vs Creative Memories 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 | $60 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | - | 1987 |
Year Franchised | - | 2014 |
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 | - | - |
Be a Consultant As a Creative Memories Consultant, you'll spend time with friends at Photo Solutions Parties sharing quick and easy solutions for getting photos into photo albums and onto displays. You'll have the freedom to determine your own schedule and shape a home business that fits your life. Get Started 1. Start for just $60, and you'll receive our Consultant Kit, which includes all the business materials you need to hold your first Photo Solutions Parties. Join this month and earn $300* in cash and products when you sell $600 in your first 30 days. 2. Add examples of some quick and easy products to your Consultant Kit by purchasing our Basic or Enhanced Completion Kits. 3. Party on. Gather your family and friends (and their family and friends) and start scheduling Photo Solutions Parties. The rewards � for you and your customers � are waiting! Your Life - Your Story - Your Way CAROL BAKER Independent Consultant 57 Tweedsmuir Rd. Winnipeg, MB R3P1Z2 Phone 204-488-7924 Cell 204-797-8359