Brilliant Sky vs Bricks & Minifigs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Brilliant Sky vs Bricks & Minifigs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Brilliant Sky Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Investment $196,000 - $424,000$108,500 - $276,400
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -$50/mo
Year Founded 20022010
Year Franchised 20022011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Brilliant Sky Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Experience - Are you a LEGO® enthusiast? Do you have an outstanding work ethic with a passion to succeed? Do you want to “love what you do?” Do you love seeing smiles on customers’ faces? Would you enjoy working with a customer base that ranges from small children to adult collectors? If you answered yes to ANY of these questions, then this franchise opportunity may be for you.

Financing Options

 
Brilliant Sky Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Brilliant Sky Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support -Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing -Franchisee Intranet Platform Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Brilliant Sky Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Brilliant Sky

The prototype for Brilliant Sky Toys & Books was founded in 2002 in Lansing, Michigan with the singular goal of being the finest toy store in America. Based on the belief that the right playthings provide children with a gateway to physical, emotional, and cognitive development, we focused on delivering this message in an atmosphere that is both active and interactive, with a unique aesthetic approach that is vibrant yet warm, exciting yet comforting, and exploratory yet safe. Rich colors and woods, low sightlines, and custom fixtures make the sensory experience at Brilliant Sky unlike any other. Now, we're building a network of energetic, passionate, dedicated store owners like ourselves - with a vested interest in upholding the high standards and traditions of Brilliant Sky Toys & Books - and arming them with a proven formula as a path to realizing the pride and satisfaction of owning an acclaimed and respected business. Our franchise offering operates with the same singular goal we've had from day one - to create a network of the finest toy stores in America. With consistency and superiority in products, services, aesthetics, and community involvement, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books will set the standard for quality in any community. How far will our franchise family go? The sky's the limit!

About Bricks & Minifigs

Bricks & Minifigs started as a dream in 2003 when David Ortiz thought there should be a better way to buy, sell, and trade LEGO® items while being a stay-at-home father of twin boys. He knew that if there was a safe place for families to buy, sell and trade LEGO® product that it would be a success. In 2009 he met John Masek, who had spent most of his life working in and running stores for some of the largest names in retail. John had recently started selling LEGO® online, and as it happened the two men stumbled into a bidding war with each other over a large LEGO® collection for sale. Instead of fighting, they decided to begin working together to split the collection. Shortly afterwards they started drafting plans for the future, combining David’s knowledge and John’s retail experience to create what is now Bricks & Minifigs. They opened their first store in 2010. The company began franchising in 2011, and by 2018 had over 41 stores in operation in the US and Canada.


Veteran Incentives   20% off franchise fee

#317 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.