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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ident-A-Kid Services of America vs SafetyNet4Kids including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $34,200 - $44,400 | $36,000 - $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $19,000 |
Royalty Fee | $50/mo. | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1986 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 10% of current Fran. 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 | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | - |
Marketing | National media | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING