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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Econotax vs Eagle Tax Service including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $15,400 - $33,000 | $81,000 - $217,000 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 12% | 14% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1965 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 1968 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Continuing education seminars | Initial training is an intensive, two-week seminar held at our National Training Center in Philadelphia, PA. This training covers all aspects of products and services offered, operational training for the day-to-day business management, technical training on the computer system and software as well as local marketing techniques and use of existing marketing plans. The support staff provides around the clock support for any questions your staff may have throughout the work day. |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
ECONOTAX is an association of tax professionals, who carefully prepare Federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries, and other taxpayers. The Econotax system
produces high-quality returns which Econotax is proud to stand behind,
assisting clients on audits and helping them plan to achieve the lowest
tax possible. The success and stability of the Econotax system is
exemplified by the first franchise, established in 1968 in Picayune,
MS., which is still operating under the same owner.
The Eagle Tax advantages include low start-up costs, no inventory requirements, nationwide prime territories available for multi-unit development with flexible retail formats, an established and proven software system, and our comprehensive training program that allows our franchisees to file tax returns without having prior tax experience.