EQ3 vs IntelliBED Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EQ3 vs IntelliBED including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EQ3 Franchise
IntelliBED Franchise
Investment $475,000$100,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee N/AN/A
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012000
Year Franchised 20010
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
EQ3 Franchise
IntelliBED Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
EQ3 Franchise
IntelliBED Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
EQ3 Franchise
IntelliBED Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
EQ3 Franchise
IntelliBED Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About EQ3

EQ3 designs, produces and sells affordable, modern furniture for every room in your home. As a Winnipeg-based company, EQ3 was established in 2001 under the direction of President and CEO Peter Tielmann. Having grown up in Europe, Peter recognized the lack of modern furniture in North America. Today, EQ3 is a vertically integrated company specializing in modern design for everyday life with simple, clean and functional design. Customize with fabric or leather, finishes and legs for a style all your own. We're proud of our roots and strive to produce as much of our product in Canada as possible. Our factory in Winnipeg manufactures all of our own upholstery pieces. That means when you order a custom made sofa from EQ3, you can count on your new piece arriving home in about 4 to 10 weeks. In addition to our own product range, we also admire and respect brands whose designs have stood the test of time. EQ3 is proud to offer EQ3+, a designer line featuring iconic brands like Herman Miller, Stelton, Vitra, Alessi and more, with many featured products exclusive to Canada.
EQ3 has 11 stores in Canada and the US, with a 12th location opening summer 2012 in Toronto's Liberty Village. Additional stores and galleries are located throughout North America and around the world.

About IntelliBED

Founded in 2000, Advanced Comfort Technologies, Inc. has become one of the world leaders in sleep wellness. Most mattress companies still manufacture with the same technology developed in the 1960s - these materials can off-gas and even be harmful to the body. Through extensive research, doctor and patient interviews, and extensive third-party testing, intelliBED designed and manufactured the first ever gel-based, medical-grade sleep surface.Intelli-Gel, our proprietary technology, is the most advanced cushioning material ever created for properly supporting the human body. Intelli-Gel is a cutting edge combination of science and patented materials. Intellibed manufactures intelli-Gel mattresses in the USA in our Utah factory. We have established a network of healthcare professionals who educate people on the importance of a proper sleep surface and how it plays a vital role in achieving deep sleep. IntelliBED mattresses are engineered for better sleep by providing the proper back support and reducing tossing and turning, like no other mattress on the market.