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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Discount Sport Nutrition vs Prime I.V. Hydration & Wellness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $92,744 - $185,344 | $157,902 - $339,402 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 2020 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2020 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $25K | - |
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, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (33% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Discount Sport Nutrition started its life as an e-tailer, first selling supplements and vitamins via its Web site in 1996. In 2000, the company opened its first stores in Texas and Oklahoma before offering franchises later that year.