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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 24/7 Auctions vs There it was... Gone! including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $60,300 - $168,200 | $75,000 - $150,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2004 | 2005 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
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 | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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