KaBloom vs Under the Sun Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of KaBloom vs Under the Sun including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
KaBloom Franchise
Under the Sun Franchise
Investment $176,000 - $302,000$212,500 - $913,350
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4.5-5.5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1998-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
KaBloom Franchise
Under the Sun Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
KaBloom Franchise
Under the Sun Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
KaBloom Franchise
Under the Sun Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, 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 allowed. (85% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
KaBloom Franchise
Under the Sun Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About KaBloom

KaBloom was founded by Thomas Stemberg, CEO of Staples, and David Hartstein, co-founder of Super Office, an Israeli office supply chain. Inspired by European flower shops, KaBloom locations carry as many as 250 varieties of fresh-cut flowers, all bought directly from growers.

About Under the Sun

Oklahoma-based gardening shop that offers seasonal flowering plants as well as home and holiday decor, has become the first in its industry to franchise.