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Updated RecentlyParty America vs Sweet Beginnings Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Party America vs Sweet Beginnings including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $250,800 - $491,500 | $29,100 - $44,700 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $10,000 - $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% | $300/ month |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 1980 | 1997 |
| Year Franchised | 1987 | 2004 |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of current franchise fee | $5000 |
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/No |
| Equipment | No/No | No/No |
| Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
| Receivables | No/No | No/No |
| Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
| Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | No |
| International Expansion | Yes | No |
Company Overviews
About Party America
In 2003, Party America acquired the bankrupt Paper Warehouse, a party supply and paper products franchise chain. This brought Party America into the franchise business, as the company coverted Paper Warehouse stores to the Party America name and began offering the Party America franchise opportunity.
Party America stores provide party products for everyday, seasonal and celebratory occasions.
About Sweet Beginnings
At Sweet Beginnings we specialize in event design, coordination and rentals. We are a full service decorator: we help you choose the decorations for your event and can provide day-of set-up and takedown. We have a large inventory of decor including chair covers, table linens, vases and centre pieces including artificial and real flowers. We also provide further assistance if you need help in terms of wedding planning or day-of consulting for your event. We provide decorating and coordination services for all types of events including weddings, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, fundraisers and Christmas parties. We have experience working in venues all over the lower mainland. Whether you’re DIY bride looking for beautiful rental pieces, or a client who needs more assistance bringing a vision to reality Sweet Beginnings can help.