DirectBuy vs AllOver Media Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DirectBuy vs AllOver Media including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
AllOver Media Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$11,445 - $58,750
Franchise Fee $75,000$7,500 - $10,000
Royalty Fee 22%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 19712002
Year Franchised 19722002
Term Of Agreement 12 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 12 years10 Years
Renewal Fee -$1000


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
AllOver Media Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    AllOver Media Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    AllOver Media Franchise
    Training At regional meetings-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    AllOver Media Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About AllOver Media

    AllOver Media is building an out-of-home media network to reach captive audiences across the country. We plan to grow our national network to more than 200 franchisees over the next few years. To accomplish this we need skilled, energetic entrepreneurs who understand the risks and rewards of owning their own business. This franchise buying opportunity is ideal for anyone who is seeking a small business franchise, a home-based sales business, a no employees franchise or an entrepreneur franchise opportunity. It’s all of that and more.
    AllOver Media franchise opportunities offer less hassle and can be run as a no employees franchise. We have extensive experience in out-of-home advertising. Our founder was a driving force in the establishment and growth of the indoor advertising industry. Indoor, or restroom advertising, is located in the bathrooms and common areas of family restaurants, sports bars, health clubs and nightclubs all over the country.
     
    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your first ALLOVER MEDIA business is from $13,445 to $58,750. This includes $0 to $10,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. The total initial investment range for an additional ALLOVER MEDIA business is from $20,045 to $78,750. This includes $7,500 to $10,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. The total initial investment necessary to convert an existing indoor print and/or indoor digital advertising business to an ALLOVER MEDIA business is from $11,445 to $44,500. This includes $0 $2,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.