Watch It! vs Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Watch It! vs Wicks 'N' Sticks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Watch It! Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $250,000$198,500 - $330,720
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -2.5%
Advertising Fee -0
Year Founded 19991968
Year Franchised 20041968
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Term Of Agreement -5+ years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Watch It! Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Watch It! Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Watch It! Franchise
Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
Training -Corporate Office, Houston, TX 8 Days
Support -Central Data Processing
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
  • Marketing --
    Operations -Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 6 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


    Expansion Plans

     
    Watch It! Franchise
    Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Watch It!

    Through a huge selection of the biggest names in fashion watches and sunglasses Watch IT! transforms buying a watch or pair of shades into the ultimate indulgence. Watch IT! is unique to the Canadian marketplace as no other store offers its diversity, product range, or corporate culture. Our revolutionary concept makes the traditional department store and high-brow jewellery store feel archaic in both style and service. At Watch IT! every purchase comes with unparalleled customer care and attention. With its unprecedented access to select brand name products, a trademarked name, a consistent look and feel across stores, low start-up costs and operating procedures that are polished and efficient, purchasing a Watch It franchise is a sensible investment.

    About Wicks 'N' Sticks

    Nation's largest and most respected franchised retailer of quality candles, fragrancing and related home decorative products. Franchisees are offered outstanding name recognition, comprehensive training and extensive start up and on-going support. Rated a top franchise by both Success Gold 200 and Income Opportunities Platinum 2000.