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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EncouraGym vs Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,600 - $69,400 | $131,675 - $241,675 |
Franchise Fee | $10,500 | $39,875 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | $149/mo. |
Year Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 2015 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 10% of current franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | We like hard working individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit best! We like individuals who understand that a system has been developed and they need to follow it in order to succeed. Our best success stories are from Studio Owners who work in their studios full time and provide outstanding customer service to customers and lead their employees by example! | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: ServSafe & first aid/CPR training |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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