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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers vs Winfree including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $138,845 - $343,567 | $75,000 - $250,000 | 
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 - $50,000 | $50,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 7% | $500/month-$2,000/month | 
| Advertising Fee | 3% | - | 
| Year Founded | 1979 | - | 
| Year Franchised | 1979 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 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/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 | Ongoing field visits | - | 
| Support | Internet | - | 
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, National media | - | 
| Operations | 
	
	   20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7 
 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)  | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | No | 
| International Expansion | Yes | No | 
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