DirectBuy vs Regus Office Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$1,705,000 - $8,570,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 22%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712018
Year Franchised 19722018
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Regus Office 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
    Regus Office 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
    Regus Office 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 Regus Office

    "Regus

    Regus Office provides flexible/virtual office space, co-working facilities, meeting and training facilities and commercial office alternatives.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single-unit Regus Office is from $650,300 to $1,714,100, excluding real estate leasing or acquisition costs. This includes $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    If you sign a Multi-Site Development Agreement, you pay a Development Fee equal to the sum of the initial franchise fee for the first Regus Office to be developed, plus 50% of the initial franchise fee for each additional Regus Office you agree to develop.
    The total investment necessary to enter into a Multi-Site Development Agreement with the development rights of 2 to 5 Regus Offices is from $1,300,600.00 to $8,570,500.00, excluding real estate leasing or acquisition costs. This includes between $75,000 for 2 locations and $150,000 for 5 locations that must be paid to the franchisor.