Kazoo vs Bricks & Minifigs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Kazoo Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Investment $135,200 - $389,500$108,500 - $276,400
Franchise Fee $39,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee 2%$50/mo
Year Founded 19802010
Year Franchised 20112011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Kazoo Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Experience - Are you a LEGO® enthusiast? Do you have an outstanding work ethic with a passion to succeed? Do you want to “love what you do?” Do you love seeing smiles on customers’ faces? Would you enjoy working with a customer base that ranges from small children to adult collectors? If you answered yes to ANY of these questions, then this franchise opportunity may be for you.

Financing Options

 
Kazoo Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Kazoo Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Training 3 days of training, which is comprised of 16 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of on the job training. On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support �The products and services authorized for sale by procedures relating to Franchise specifications. �Purchasing approved equipment furnishings, signs, supplies, and anything else you need to outfit your Kazoo & Company Store �Help develop local advertising and promotional programs �Accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, and management procedures �Establishing and conducting employee programs at the FranchiseMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing -Franchisee Intranet Platform Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Kazoo Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Kazoo

Kazoo & Company Toys has been delighting its customers with toys, puzzles, and other games for over 30 years. Kazoo & Company has been recognized as a leader in the specialty toy industry and is now opening up to franchisees interested in sharing their secrets of success. Kazoo & Company Toys is an award-winning, community-oriented toy store that offers something new to kids. Their philosophy lies on educational, non-violent, toys, games and puzzles, and values itself on quality entertainment. Ever since 1980 Kazoo & Company has been helping to shape the lives of kids and parents since 1980. The Kazoo & Company Difference �Utilizing a progressive business approach and code of ethics �Offering non-violent, educational, positive toys and games �Being community-involved and recognized �Commitment to excellence in business ethics �Award-winning toys and business philosophy A Booming Industry! In the United States alone, overall revenue for toy and hobby stores topped over $16.8 billion in 2010, with 2% revenue growth for that year. This industry employs 142,343 people, with more than 22,000 established stores generating nearly $2 billion in total wages (2010). The gross product for the hobby and toy store industry is nearly $2.5 billion. This industry offers a unique opportunity for investors and Kazoo & Company Toys gives you all the tools necessary to succeed. Kazoo & Company is dedicated not only to your monetary success, but also the success of your brand. Developing customer satisfaction and retention is the foundation of continued profitability.

About Bricks & Minifigs

Bricks & Minifigs started as a dream in 2003 when David Ortiz thought there should be a better way to buy, sell, and trade LEGO® items while being a stay-at-home father of twin boys. He knew that if there was a safe place for families to buy, sell and trade LEGO® product that it would be a success. In 2009 he met John Masek, who had spent most of his life working in and running stores for some of the largest names in retail. John had recently started selling LEGO® online, and as it happened the two men stumbled into a bidding war with each other over a large LEGO® collection for sale. Instead of fighting, they decided to begin working together to split the collection. Shortly afterwards they started drafting plans for the future, combining David’s knowledge and John’s retail experience to create what is now Bricks & Minifigs. They opened their first store in 2010. The company began franchising in 2011, and by 2018 had over 41 stores in operation in the US and Canada.


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