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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Link Business vs Recognition Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $53,200 - $148,500 | $82,100 - $118,500 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $29,500 |
Royalty Fee | 6.5% | 4-6% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 1972 |
Year Franchised | 2007 | 1974 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal 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 | No/No |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | -/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | -/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | -/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | -/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online broker academy | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | - |
Marketing | Marketing Support Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
Recognition Express is an award-winning B2B franchise which specializes in corporate branded merchandise.
Our franchisees build and maintain relationships through customer contact and communication so as to grow and develop the business. The franchise can be run from home to save on initial costs though most franchisees do in fact operate out of a small business unit. Franchise owners receive full training and on-going business support which allows them to create the work/life balance that suits them.