Macy's Vision Express vs Union Ergonomics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Macy's Vision Express vs Union Ergonomics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Macy's Vision Express Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Investment $350,000 - $685,000$200,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19962007
Year Franchised 20022008
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years + 10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Macy's Vision Express Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Macy's Vision Express Franchise
Union Ergonomics 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

 
Macy's Vision Express Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Training Monthly support-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Macy's Vision Express Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Macy's Vision Express

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About Union Ergonomics

We at Union Ergonomics are dedicated to help union members work better. Currently union workers have to wait long before obtaining appointments due to popularity of our services and the fact that we are one of the few centers in Canada offering ergonomics services and supplies to workers. We would like to see Union Ergonomics in every corner of the world so all workers could have access to ergonomic services. As such we are franchising this unique concept at a very affordable franchise fee and royalty. We also provide financial assistance to qualified franchisees who need financial help in opening up a new Union Ergonomics location. Everyone; regardless of previous work experience may apply to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You do not have to be a doctor, health professional or have any business background to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You need to be a person dedicated to providing great services to workers. Full training and on-going support will be provided to all franchisees. The following countries have standard ergonomics health coverage for workers. They are the ideal territories to establish an Union Ergonomics franchise. Currently we only accept applications from these countries: Canada (all provinces), United States (all states), Australia, Britain, France, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Bahamas, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.