Wheel Fun Rentals vs The Yak Shak Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000$114,200 - $534,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19872019
Year Franchised 20002021
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    The Yak Shak 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
    The Yak Shak 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
    The Yak Shak 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 The Yak Shak

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    The Yak Shak is a kayak pro shop headquartered in Pelham, Alabama that brings together outdoor enthusiasts and builds community around supporting and conserving our natural waterways. The Yak Shak carries fishing kayaks, tackle, apparel and offers kayak rentals year-round.


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single
    The Yak Shak franchise ranges from $114,200 to $534,000. This includes the Initial Franchise Fee of $20,000 that is paid to the franchisor. They also offer an area development agreement that allows you to open a minimum of two stores within a designated territory. You must pay a development fee of $61,000 to $68,500 for two franchise locations and an additional fee of $15,000 for each franchised location after two.