Wheel Fun Rentals vs Balls N Bumpers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Balls N Bumpers Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000$150,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$33,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19872004
Year Franchised 20002004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Balls N Bumpers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Balls N Bumpers 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
    Balls N Bumpers Franchise
    Training Ongoing as neededSystems Training Each franchise owner must have been successfully trained in all aspects of Company policy, procedure and systems. As these aspects develop and alter, then so will the training be updated to ensure that franchise owners remain fully aware of the latest requirements. Sales Training All franchise owners will undergo sales training, specific to our business. This will be an ongoing program, with participation being mandatory. Basic aspects of salesmanship will also be included, plus where to find sales, how to promote your business, how to deal with price objections etc. will all be included as part of this element. Occupational Health and Safety Basic guidelines to OH & S principles, to ensure safe work practices and procedures are appropriate.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAll advertising shall be developed and controlled by BALLS N BUMPERS, in conjunction with the franchisee. BNBF pays for advertising which benefits multiple franchise owners from the marketing fund, and individual franchise owners pay for their own local advertising.

    *There is a full marketing plan, which covers our proposed expansion of the group in Australia. A Local Marketing Manual has been developed to assist each Franchise owner increase sales in their Territory.

    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
    Balls N Bumpers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Balls N Bumpers

    The future strength of Ball N Bumpers is three-fold. * The brand-name recognition of the Balls N Bumpers name, which is already well known in Tasmania and will become known extensively across Australia, as a highly reputable provider of licensed clothing and accessories. * Buying power and product knowledge. It is often as important to know what not to stock in large quantities as it is to know what is HOT. We can assist you with what to buy, what not to buy and where to get it.

    * The Balls N Bumpers System is unique. We have spent years identifying a gap in the sports products retail market. Ball N Bumpers sell only licensed products from suppliers approved by organizations such as the AFL, the V8 teams from Holden and Ford, the ARU, the NRL, the NBA, Cricket Australia and so on. Products are tracked on state of the art computer systems, with both strong and weak sellers quickly recognized and appropriate actions taken.