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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aussie Pet Mobile vs The Bubble Bus including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $153,250 - $161,225 | $92,000 - $116,000 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 8-4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 4-2% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 2005 |
Year Franchised | 2010 | 2014 |
Term Of Agreement | Initially 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | Initially 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 1/3 of original franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | No prior experience or pet experience is necessary. Our Owners don't groom, they manage and work on the business, working with clients, marketing the service, making bookings and managing their groomers. | Financially qualified candidates who are fun and full of life. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Full training and ongoing training is provided. We offer Franchise Owner Business Training along with Groomer Training for the owners groomers. On-The-Job Training: 96 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online videos | 3 days of comprehensive training at our St. Louis HQ, which will include marketing, operations, safety, and event administration training. Your instruction will be thorough and will provide you with all of the training needed to become a successful franchise owner. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | We will deliver to you a completely equipped and built-out Bubble Bus that is ready for your first event. 3 days training. |
Marketing | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations | Absentee owners are permitted dependent on the marketing ability of the appointed manager in charge. Our Owners market their operation and manage their team of groomers. Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 12 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
THE WORLD'S #1 PET SERVICE FRANCHISE
WINNER: 2012 and 2013 CFA FRANCHISEE CHOICE DESIGNATION AWARD
If you want to own your own business without dealing with real estate or the hassles of a fixed location, Aussie Pet Mobile might be the franchise for you. Even if you have no experience or aren't comfortable with grooming pets yourself, you can be a part of the Aussie Pet Mobile business. Our Franchise Owners manage this scalable business opportunity and employ their team of groomers who attend clients pets by appointment.
The pet industry generates millions of dollars each year, even during periods of recession. People don't skimp on their pets, even when times are tough, as many people view their pets as part of the family. Pet spas, toys, accessories and photos are found all over the world and the web.
Aussie Pet Mobile also has a strong brand quality and high customer retention rate. While this may not seem like a big deal at first glance, you need to really think about it. Hundreds of thousands of people have used Aussie Pet Mobile in the past and many of those customers are drawn to the brand and the quality services it provides. That's an immediate base market for you, as soon as you open your doors.
Aussie Pet Mobile was launched in Australia back in 1996. The model proved so successful that the franchise was established in Canada in 2009. In Canada alone, Aussie Pet Mobile has 47 franchised territories, crossing from Vancouver in British Columbia all way to St. John's in Newfoundland. It's literally a coast-to-coast presence!
Aussie Pet Mobile Fr-anchise Owners:
-Want flexibility in their everyday lives
-Get to be part of an exciting and dynamic system
-Have solid people and communication skills
-Want a business they can grow
Aussie Pet Mobile Offers:
- A fast start-up, with low overheads
- No real estate or commercial leases required!
- Cash-based model, without any receivables
- In-person and online support.
- Aussie Pet Mobile is here when you need us
- Easy business scaling; go from one unit to six or more without a hassle
- A national call center that's open all day, every day
- State of the art software for client tracking, scheduling and management
- Social media, PR and marketing
- Ability to employ a team of groomers
Benefits to You, as a Franchisee:
- No pet industry experience required
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans that come completely equipped and outfitted
- Open scheduling, so you can work on your own time
- Proven and effective marketing plan and support
- A brand with a track record of high customer retention
- Training on both the operational and financial aspects of your business
- The initial investment covers the franchise fee, the mobile spa set-up and associated equipment, including the patented hydro bathing system, franchise training for a maximum of two people and the client management system.
- The mobile spa outfit is solar-powered, saving you money on energy costs.
The Bubble Bus is the world's most sure-fire way of spreading joy and bubbles to people of all ages. The first and only mobile business of its kind, the Bubble Bus and its interactive bubble-making magic can appear anywhere you want to attract or entertain a crowd. The Bubble Bus provides a "visual" bubble extravaganza for events, which produces thousands of bubbles per minute, using day light smoke filled, and Tekno Bubbles, our patented glowing blacklight bubbles. This is a franchise that appeals to every age and demographic. Your B2B customers: Any business that wants to bring visual attention to their grand opening, or special sale. City festivals, parades, and charity events are several other examples of businesses who can contract for your service. Your B2C customer: Anyone looking to celebrate a special personal event such as birthdays, weddings, high school dances and pep rallies, as well as opportunities with church picnics and festivals. The possibilities are endless!