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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EasyChair Media vs Invite Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $32,700 - $36,700 | $50,400 - $83,700 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 - $20,000 | $25,500 |
Royalty Fee | 0 | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2000 | - |
Year Franchised | 2002 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 25% of franchise 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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | We offer an intensive 3 day initial training at the corporate office. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | For the first 90 days after a franchisee departs training, there is a mandated weekly call with the National Director of Sales to ensure that all new franchisees are reaching their individual goals. All franchisees are provided one point of contact at the corporate office to have all of their questions answered as they develop. Quarterly newsletters are also provided as well as an Annual Sales training seminar. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Since 2000 EasyChair Media has been working with municipalities, chambers of commerce,
visitor centers and tourism organizations, companies of all sizes, and
county and state government entities providing marketing solutions that
give our clients a creative and competitive edge in the marketplace.