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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of PRO - President's Resource Organization vs PMA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $18,900 - $63,000 | $43,300 - $70,000 |
Franchise Fee | $8,500 - $35,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 20% | 10-8% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1985 |
Year Franchised | 1999 | 1998 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $5K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
PRO peer advisory boards for businesses are groups of business owners and local entrepreneurs who meet monthly to pool their experiences and ideas; a CEO Advisory Board. For more than 17 years, small businesses have used PRO peer advisory boards. PRO accelerates your business growth by tapping into the collective wisdom of the group. Benefits of PRO peer advisory groups: You lose that feeling of being alone at the top. You learn that being in business for yourself doesn't mean being in business by yourself. You share your business problems and challenges in a confidential setting with others who have "been there, done that". ..... and much more!
Since 1985, Personalized Management Associates (PMA) has been putting representatives in an assortment of positions in the retail, eatery and administration enterprises, including store/branch, midmanagement, specialized, corporate and official levels.
PMA is the only Franchisor in the USA of an Executive Search Chain specializing in the recession resistant niche markets of restaurant, hospitality and retail management. Featuring: Double Digit Operating Margins, Quick Cash Flow Ramp Up, Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Training, Guidance and Support, Protected Territories, Quality of Life and the Lowest Initial Investment in the Staffing Industry.