DirectBuy vs 99 Dollar Social Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DirectBuy vs 99 Dollar Social including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
99 Dollar Social Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$99 - And Up
Franchise Fee $75,000$99
Royalty Fee 22%$99/mo.+
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712012
Year Franchised 19722014
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
99 Dollar Social Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    99 Dollar Social Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    99 Dollar Social Franchise
    Training At regional meetings By Video Online By Phone
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations Ongoing Support Newsletter Advertising/Marketing Sales Leads Technical Support Online Support Phone Support
    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)

    		 - Business can be run from home. - Business can be run part-time. - Business can be added on to an existing business.

    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    99 Dollar Social Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 99 Dollar Social

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    $99 Social offers social media content management to help busy entrepreneurs maintain a solid presence on social media, so that when their customers and potential customers go looking for them, they’re there.
    You offer fresh content for their social media pages, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for one crazy low price: Only $99/month

    Offering opportunity in US, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America and Western Europe