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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AccuTrak Inventory Specialists vs WSI Internet including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $39,000 - $48,000 | $64,450 - $94,550 |
Franchise Fee | $22,500 | $49,700 - $69,700 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 10% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 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 | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Classroom Training: 42 hours |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
AccuTrak has developed programs tailored to provide inventory and
consulting services to virtually any business. Depending on the depth of
your inventory needs, from a simple dollar value count to detailed
sales reporting, we offer the appropriate program. AccuTrak's
experienced staff, specialized computer software and proven methods can
quickly & easily provide you with the inventory answers you need.