The Franchise Group vs AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Franchise Group vs AmSpirit Business Connections including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Investment $91,500 - $102,000$13,900 - $51,800
Franchise Fee N/A$10,000
Royalty Fee -30%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20041997
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Training -Columbus, OH 3 Days
Support -Central Data Processing

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation: At Additional Cost Field Training: At Additional Cost

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

800 Telephone Hotline

Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About The Franchise Group

The company specialises, using its unique 'Upside Down Franchising System', in helping small and medium sized enterprises (SME's) to franchise their businesses. In a short period of time the company has grown to become the largest franchise specialist in the UK with 17 Senior Franchise Partners, 60 Franchise Partners and over 50 clients. In November 2005 the company was approached by several individuals and companies from around the world asking for International Master Licences to use the 'Upside Down Franchising System' in their own country/territory. In response to these approaches The Franchise Group has formed a company called The Franchise Group International (TFGI) to offer International Master Licences to suitable individuals and organisations throughout the world. Market research shows that the franchise market in most of the western world and several emerging nations is growing steadily with no clear market leader within our specialisation. With this in mind we believe that our 'Upside Down Franchising System' can, as in the UK, be successfully implemented throughout the world, helping SME's to successfully transform their businesses into franchises, and in turn giving excellent financial returns to the Master Franchisee and his team. Taking into account the experience and enthusiasm of the management team, the excellent existing infrastructure, together with the currently successful business, the time is now perfect for TFG to expand its franchise network by offering Master Licences to suitably qualified individuals and organisations around the world.

About AmSpirit Business Connections

AmSpirit Business Connections organizes and supports groups of entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals, called Chapters, that meet each week to participate in a structured meeting format where they learn about each, develop professional relationships and exchange referrals. We are expanding our business model across the United States by offering franchises for this popular structured networking program. The AmSpirit Business Connections franchise opportunity is unique in that it is - Affordable - Most everyone who qualifies can be successfully operating an AmSpirit Business Connections franchise for an initial investment of well less than $15,000, which makes this one of the most affordable franchise opportunities available.

-  Professional - We designed our structured networking program to service businesses exclusively, which allows our franchisees to network with and consult highly qualified entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals.
-  Synergistic - Our structured networking program only operates a couple hours each day, this franchise opportunity dovetails nicely with (as well as helps build) our franchisees' current professional endeavor.