Wheel Fun Rentals vs Atmosphere Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Atmosphere Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000$75,000 - $150,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Atmosphere Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Atmosphere 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
    Atmosphere 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
    Atmosphere Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 Atmosphere

    Atmosphere is a big-box concept specializing in outdoor sports - including cross-country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing, cycling and camping. In early 2010, the company re-launched it's corporate Coast Mountain Sports outdoor concept under the Atmosphere banner. The company currently has 25 corporate and 34 franchise locations operating under the Atmosphere name. For more information please visit www.atmosphereoutdoor.ca