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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Tax and Financial Group vs Tax Planning Centre including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $33,600 - $43,000 | $25,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 10% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1997 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1999 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
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 | - | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
American Tax and Financial Group was founded in 1997 in Dallas, Texas by Calvin Dale Brown II, as a sole proprietor certified public accounting firm. The Company had very humble beginnings. With no more than $700 and a dream, Mr. Brown secured a lease on a small office, measuring about 120 square feet, and the practice was born. The first full year of business, the practice grossed about $35,000, mainly providing income tax services, including electronic filing, to individual taxpayers. Year two saw an increase in revenues from business services, as well as more tax clients, and revenue doubled to about $70,000. After just three years in business, the practice was grossing about $100,000 annually. Over the next three years, Mr. Brown continued to run and grow the practice. After 6 years of running a local CPA firm, it was now time, and the decision was made, to expand the practice nationally, and American Tax and Financial Group was born. Mr. Browns vision for the Company is for it to be Americas leading and premier financial services company, offering tax, comprehensive financial, and business services to the American public through a nationwide group of Certified Public Accountants and trained tax professionals (independent franchisees).
Tax Planning Centre has been in existence since 1995 to serve tax payers. We have an extensive network of seasonal tax preparation (corporate and franchised) locations across British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta and Ontario, who service thousands of clients on an annual basis. No prior tax preparation experience required! Some of the most successful franchise owners are not accountants. Tax Planning Centre provides expert training in operating your business, the latest technology, customer service strategies and more. We are in business with you, our franchisee and Tax Planning Centre work together to help you achieve your financial goals. We will make sure you are prepared to operate a very successful business.