Head Over Heels vs The Great American Train Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Head Over Heels vs The Great American Train Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Head Over Heels Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
Investment $40,000$22,995 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1990-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Head Over Heels Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Head Over Heels Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Head Over Heels Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Head Over Heels Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Head Over Heels

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Head Over Heels began in 1979 and started franchising in 1993 and is independently owned and operated by Craig and Ann Williams. They are highly respected in the gymnastics community for their dedication and expertise in the sport as well as working with children of all ages and abilities; together they have attracted and trained a first-class staff who is admired and loved by all. We continue to grow each year by adding new, cutting edge programs to our curriculum that children, parents and staff love. We are committed to providing the best in children’s gymnastics and related activities, health and fitness in addition to providing opportunities for personal growth and development.

About The Great American Train Company

Run Your Own Miniature Railroad. Make Money Selling Rides! Interested in a fun business that can pay for itself in just months and then start returning big profits? The Great American Train Company now sells everything you need to start a complete, portable train ride business. Set up at local festivals, fairs and other events and start generating cash immediately. Trains run on any flat surface indoors or outside. Kits can include battery-powered Pioneer Mogul Locomotive and Tender, riding cars, caboose and a 60' x 80' section of track. Prices vary by kit and start at just $22,995. Our complete guide to running a miniature ride business is included. You'll learn about which fairs and festivals are best, how to set up the track for maximum sales potential and safety, how to promote train rides before and during the event and much more. View the steps for setting up your train at a fair or festival.