Wheel Fun Rentals vs Bears Playgrounds Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wheel Fun Rentals vs Bears Playgrounds including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Bears Playgrounds Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000$149,800 - $422,500
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Bears Playgrounds Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Bears Playgrounds Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Bears Playgrounds Franchise
    Training Ongoing as needed-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Bears Playgrounds Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Wheel Fun Rentals

    Brian McInerney founded Wheel Fun Rentals in 1987 in order to bring the four-wheeled Italian surrey cycle to California. The Southern California-based company began franchising in 2000. Wheel Fun Rentals has multiple units in operation and has identified more than 1,000 potential locations nationwide. It offers its franchisees exclusive territories and has co-branding relationships with city and state parks.

    Wheel Fun Rentals offers fun and unique recreation, designed to move you on land and water and help you explore your surroundings, all across the U.S. At Wheel Fun Rentals, "FUN" is our middle name, and we strive for great service and lasting memories with every customer. Enjoy our bike rentals, including specialty cycles, and boat rentals nationwide. Search for us in your neighborhood or while on your next vacation.

    About Bears Playgrounds

    Custom built, nature inspired, cedar log playgrounds ideal for Commercial & Residential play.