Smallprint vs Pandora Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Smallprint vs Pandora including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Smallprint Franchise
Pandora Franchise
Investment $16,900 - $30,800$680,000 - $1,256,000
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $18,500N/A
Royalty Fee 10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20042009
Year Franchised 20052010
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Smallprint Franchise
Pandora Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Smallprint Franchise
Pandora Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Smallprint Franchise
Pandora Franchise
Training --
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
Smallprint Franchise
Pandora Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Smallprint

Do you want * To be your own boss? * The benefit of flexible working? * To run a successful business without the risks associated with setting up a new company?Smallprint franchisees create precious keepsakes which capture children's fingerprints, hand prints, artwork and handwriting on fine silver jewellery... and get to call it work! As one of the fastest growing franchise networks in the UK, Smallprint now has 50 franchisees around the UK, 25 in Australia, 2 in the US, 2 in the UAE, 1 in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Thailand, Germany, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.  Our business is based on professionalism and quality, both in the way we interact with customers and our relationship with our franchisees. But the foundation of Smallprint is based on family values.Smallprint is looking for people, whatever their background, with the drive and enthusiasm to build and operate a friendly, professional service.

About Pandora

"Pandora

The Pandora franchise system is developed and managed by Pandora’s subsidiaries. The franchisee enters into an agreement with Pandora, and in operative matters mainly deals with the local Pandora Retail Management. In  short, here is what it takes to become a Pandora franchisee:

•    Retail experience with good results and proven track record
•    Entrepreneurial mindset
•    A passion for sales and for offering excellent customer service
•    An interest in design and an eye for details
•    A willingness to personally devote full-time efforts to daily operations of a Pandora store
•    Appreciation of the Pandora brand
•    Commitment to the Pandora franchising system and cooperation within the whole chain
•    Solid financial foundation