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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Monster Halloween vs Discount Party Store Developers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $150,000 - $250,000 | $65,900 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | - | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2008 | - |
Year Franchised | 2012 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Your training includes a comprehensive operations manual and other materials to ensure that you have a solid understanding of operating the store on a day-to-day basis. In addition, each new owner is strongly encouraged to attend our classroom-training course conducted at our Corporate Headquarters prior to the actual opening of the store. A PARTIAL list of the table of contents of the Operations Manual includes: � Store Build Out and Preparation � Cash Management � Hours of Operation � Inventory Order and Control Merchandise Ordering � Merchandising � Store security � Employee Handbook |
Support | - | Because there is a wealth of information to be discussed and digested, our training team is in contact with the storeowner on a very regular basis prior to opening and then on a daily basis after the store is operational. At the end of the first 30 days of business, our Company performs a formal review of the new store. The Store Owner submits a video of the entire store; this video is reviewed in conjunction with the daily sales, purchasing log and advertising history. Our Senior Management Staff handles the 30-day review in the spirit of making sure the new owner is perfectly trained and headed in the right direction. Professional, fast and friendly service is what you receive at Discount Party Store Developers, Inc. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | We DO Want You To *Name Your Store *Choose Your Hours of Operations *Choose What Items to Sell *Choose How To Advertise *Have Complete Control *Be Your Own Boss You Decide Which Do's & Don'ts Are Most Important To You. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Own your own Monster Halloween Superstore! If your not sure about a year long commitment but still want to have fun in the Party Industry? You might consider operating the most fun and reputable seasonal Halloween store in the country. We can help you setup your own seasonal Monster Halloween Superstore for the Halloween Season. How does our Monster Franchise Program Work? *We provide you with a complete startup of base inventory shipped right to your temporary location. *We provide you with a sophisticated and easy to use online ordering and point of sales software system. *We provide you with your own oline 24 hour per day, seven days a week web site so that customers can order from their homes or from anywhere in North America. *Monster Halloween takes a percentage of the sales. The Partnership operator negotiates his/her own lease with the landlord, purchases all fixtures and supplies. Operates under the Monster Halloween Superstore name and complies with our basic merchandising and marketing philosophies. *Monster Halloween Superstore will supply the operator with the best assortment of Halloween merchandise in the industry. Monster Halloween Superstore will furnish the operator with POS terminals to ring sales and replenish merchandise during the season. *All you need to do is provide the location, the staff and the enthusiam! Where are we looking for Monster Franchise Operators? Monster Halloween Superstore looks for franchise operators in markets where we do not have company stores or already established operators. Other Requirements: *Simple contract to sign by both parties. *Deposit to be received at contract signing. *Temporary lease site selected by August. *Automated withdrawals of funds through credit card sales. *Lease in operator's name. All lease payments sole responsibility of operator. *Signed non-compete clause. *Proof of insurance. *Financial disclosure required Please contact us if you are interested or would like any further information. [email protected] Leasing Requirements: What: Temporary leases for 2-3 months for a Monster Halloween Superstore location. When: Site selection January thru August. Leases finalized through end of August. Stores open on/or about September 1 and remain open through November 1. The ideal lease time is mid August through mid November. Where: We locate our stores in power centers, strip centers, stand-alone stores and in major downtown retail center locations as well as in major malls. Criteria: We situate our stores in communities with a population of approximately 50,000 in a 3-5 mile radius. Traffic Count: We look for locations that have good street visibility with a car count of at least 25,000 cars per day. Size: We can merchandise our stores to fill any space, but our ideal locations are between 5,000 and 10,000 sq ft on the sales floor in strip centers and 4,000+ in malls. No space is too large.
Discount Party Store Developers, Inc. is a business opportunity, NOT A FRANCHISE! Discount Party Store Developers, Inc. is affiliated with one of the largest retail business opportunity developers in the country. In a little over 12 years they have opened over 1,500 successful retail outlets in the U.S. helping independent storeowners achieve their dreams of business freedom and financial success. Now the same strong business philosophies, dedicated & professional staff, and broad network of resources has developed new and exciting business opportunities such as Discount Party Store Developers, Inc. Experts at site selection, lease negotiations, financing options, merchandising, development, training and customer service, we can take the guess work out of the most difficult part of going into business for yourself, GETTING STARTED. We also have a distinguished history of supporting our locations with an experienced staff that is always on top of the newest trends and the latest technologies and have teamed up with experts in the field to ensure future growth. You will always have the benefit of the most up-to-date supplier and equipment information, as long-term support is the cornerstone of our, and your success. Our pledge is to consistently exceed our clients' expectations, provide superior value and long term support while maintaining the highest ethical standards. The company recognizes that the professionalism and dedication of each staff member are the keys to the clients' success.