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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of FastBucks vs Family Financial Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $125,000 - $150,000 | $153,710 - $307,010 |
Franchise Fee | $27,500 | $40,500 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | $275+/mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1998 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2004 |
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 | Yes/Yes |
Start-up Costs | Yes/No | Yes/Yes |
Equipment | Yes/No | Yes/Yes |
Inventory | Yes/No | No/No |
Receivables | Yes/No | No/No |
Payroll | Yes/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 40+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Field training |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Ad Templates SEO Website development Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
FastBucks is one of the best-known providers of short-term loans and corresponding financial services. Friendly, customer service is at the core of what we do. We know we are here to serve our customers, and without them we wouldn't be in business. In 1997, we opened our first store in Dallas, TX. FastBucks was founded by a young entrepreneur who saw a need in his neighborhood for access to quick cash that would be repaid quickly. Because of his determination to help his neighbors and his strong entrepreneurial spirit (which is very much alive throughout the company today), FastBucks is truly an American success story. Our employees have the opportunity to own a portion of the store they work in, so our customers always get the best service in the industry from someone who already owns, or is aspiring to own, a piece of our company.
FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTERS (FFC) FRANCHISE was developed to address the market opportunity created by the loss of neighborhood branch banks and the sub-standard response by current alternative financial service providers. FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTERS, unlike the traditional check cashing and payday loan companies, are not located in the war zones and poorer parts of town. FFC is positioned in the first and second tier suburbs where the middle-income customer has firmly established himself and is looking for a provider that can give him the ambience and professional service of a local bank, but in a manner that meets his specific needs. FFC stores are located in attractive suburban strip centers that are convenient to the customers home or work. The store presentation is a bank-like setting with the latest computer systems and transactional software that allow for quick and efficient service, and security systems that are state of the art but don't sacrifice customer contact and owner comfort. The franchise marketing programs promote a full menu of financial products to the communities they are serving.
Because most of the industry is not aware of or committed to the fundamentals of branding, marketing, and automated systems, FFC franchisees can exploit these areas as its competitive advantage to attract and build market share with a consumer base that is eager for a quality service provider. Additionally, FFC will be very active in developing new products and services that its franchisees can then market to their existing customer base, further cementing that relationship and differentiating the FFC brand from the rest of the pack. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, franchisees have an experienced corporate management team with a support staff that can properly set up their stores and provide the training they need to launch their businesses, and work with them on an ongoing basis to successfully build those businesses.
WE DO IT ALL!
*Market Evaluation
*Site Selection
*Turnkey "Store in a Box"
*Project Management
*Licensing
*Classroom and in-store Training
*Ongoing Support
*Financing Assistance
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If you're looking for a single source solution for researching, developing and opening your store, FFC is the place for you. We will lead you through the maze of starting a business from initial discussion to store opening and support you thereafter. We're there each step of the way.