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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Roots vs Driving Miss Daisy 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 | $21,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | - | 2002 |
Year Franchised | - | 2002 |
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 | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | - |
Driving Miss Daisy, an Alberta based franchise operation, provides quality assistance, accompaniment services to seniors and those with disabilities. Driving Miss Daisy was established January 1, 2002. As of September 2012 Driving Miss Daisy has 60 operational franchises and 45 Franchise owners and several pending sales in the works. To date, Franchises are operational throughout Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan and we are adding Manitoba as our 5th Canadian province. Franchise opportunities are available throughout Canada. Do you want to be independent, own your own business and control your earning potential? To be awarded a Driving Miss Daisy franchise you must possess a dedication to succeed, a determination for independence and the desire to help seniors and those with disabilities. We are looking for a team of owners across Canada who can share our mission and passion for serving seniors and those with disabilities. The oldest boomers are now 60 years old and life expectancy is now 80 years. The number of seniors in Canada is currently about 3.9 million and this is projected to increase to 9.8 million by 2036. While longer life spans give people more time to enjoy their lives, this fact also presents a series of challenges, limitations and disabilities that increase with age (mobility, agility, hearing, vision and pain). Driving Miss Daisy strives to help individuals and their families overcome these challenges. Driving Miss Daisy offers: 1. Low start-up costs 2. Home based - low overhead 3. No medical or health care experience required 4. Predominantly a cash business with very few receivables 5. Exclusive territories For a one-time franchise fee of $20,000 and no monthly Royalty Fees, you can own and operate your own small business within our family of franchisees. It is a simple turn-key business that enables you to be up and running within 14-21 days. For more information or to inquire about a specific Territory, please visit http://drivingmissdaisy.net/en/franchise-opportunities