Econotax vs Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Econotax vs Trans Canada Tax Service including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Econotax Franchise
Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise
Investment $15,400 - $33,000$23,000 - $28,000
Franchise Fee $10,000$4,000
Royalty Fee 12%10%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19651990
Year Franchised 19682003
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Econotax Franchise
Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Customer service experience, computer skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Econotax Franchise
    Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    Econotax Franchise
    Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise
    Training Continuing education seminars-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Econotax Franchise
    Trans Canada Tax Service Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Econotax

    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.

    About Trans Canada Tax Service

    Until now, national tax preparation in Canada has been dominated by American owned operations such as H&R Block and Liberty Tax Service. We have developed a competing system which emphasizes customer service and meets the demands of today’s busy Canadian family. This service uses leading edge technology while providing our customers best value service.

    Trans Canada Tax Service is a 100% Canadian owned and operated tax preparation franchise. Our business model keys on three fundamentals with customer satisfaction as our end objective. These fundamentals are controlled overhead, timely and targeted marketing and customer service. Customer service has been the cornerstone to our growth and our business expansion. This formula results in success. You too can participate in the growth of the tax preparation industry with a Trans Canada Tax Service franchise.

    We are looking for eager tax preparation professionals who want to own their own business and enjoy the benefits of our business model. An "early bird” discount on our franchise fee is now being offered. Take advantage of the limited time discount and outstanding franchise opportunities available across Canada. Our franchise sales, training and store set-up only take place from May through November; so don’t delay, call now.

    Low entry cost for franchisee start-up with assistance in training, marketing, operations and technical support. Seasonal to full-time structure with home-based business element. We are commencing franchising activities and offering franchise opportunities at an economical entry cost for a limited time.