The Franchise Group vs BtoB Connect Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Franchise Group Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
Investment $91,500 - $102,000$20,000 - $30,000
Franchise Fee N/A$20,000
Royalty Fee -$50 per chapter/per mo plus administration fee $150/mo
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20042005
Year Franchised 20042008
Term Of Agreement -5 or 10 years
Term Of Agreement -5 or 10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Franchise Group Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Franchise Group Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
The Franchise Group Franchise
BtoB Connect Franchise
Training -Online and by video conference. Launch of your local area by franchisor.
Support -Centralized accounting/collection Centralized membership administration Member portal online Automated member communications/correspondence Online referral engine Member2Member benefits
Marketing -Online website. Email mailings. Additional Services: Grand Opening, online website.
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 1 Part-time. Passive Ownership: Allowed.

Expansion Plans
 
The Franchise Group Franchise
BtoB Connect 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 BtoB Connect

Drive Your Core Business While Building Residual Income.
The exploding demand for the services of a B2B-only referral group versus mixed B2B and B2C groups is what prompted the creation and nationwide expansion of BtoB Connect, via exclusive franchising opportunities. The best part of a BtoB Connect franchise is your ability to continue building your current business with qualified business referrals while creating residual income. If you're networking and doing business by referral already, you might as well get paid to do it! Many franchise territories have already been sold. If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity and have been the owner of a business-to-business company for at least three years, contact us to claim your territory.
BtoB Connect was created out of frustration with other networking groups. The founders were tired of wasting  time attending networking meetings that were better suited for B2C businesses such as residential real estate or landscaping, vitamin sales or other personal care products. BtoB Connect's membership is B2B-only and filled with like-minded professionals who want to help your business grow and have a network of contacts synergistic to yours. Contact [email protected] for more information