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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Athlete's Foot vs Bears Playgrounds including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $201,600 - $640,300 | $149,800 - $422,500 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $25,000 - $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1972 | - |
Year Franchised | 1973 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 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/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 21% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Custom built, nature inspired, cedar log playgrounds ideal for Commercial & Residential play.