Wheel Fun Rentals vs Sparkle Brite Pool Stores Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Sparkle Brite Pool Stores Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000$66,250 - $354,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871999
Year Franchised 20002007
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $1K25% of then-current fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Sparkle Brite Pool Stores Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Sparkle Brite Pool Stores Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/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
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Sparkle Brite Pool Stores 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
    Sparkle Brite Pool Stores 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 Sparkle Brite Pool Stores

    Pool and spa ownership is on the rise in the United States and with it comes the opportunity to own and operate your own professional pool and spa retail business. According to the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, more than 176,000 additional in-ground pools were sold and installed in 2005, bringing the total number of in-ground pools in the U.S. to 4.7 million. This represents an almost 10% increase in total pools since 2002! And the growth is continuing. PK Data, a research company for the pool and spa industry, projects the growth rate of new pools in the coming years to be approximately 3% annually. Sparkle Brite Pool Stores has capitalized on this growth by developing a proven system of operation that maximizes profit and operational efficiencies and leaves the competition in the dust! Our operational model has allowed us to compete with privately owned stores, national chains, and other franchise outlets. Over the past nine years, Sparkle Brite Pool Stores has grown to include 15 locations in the Southwest Florida counties of Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte. Along the way, the Sparkle Brite name has become synonymous with quality pool products and superior customer service.