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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing vs Dial A Hubby including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $37,556 - $204,261 | $53,218 |
Franchise Fee | $43,000 | $21,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 2000 | - |
Year Franchised | 2001 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 50% of franchise 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 | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
37% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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