The Franchise Group vs Charles Schwab Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
Charles Schwab Franchise
Investment $91,500 - $102,000N/A
Franchise Fee N/AN/A
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2004-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
Charles Schwab Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
Charles Schwab Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
Charles Schwab Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
The Franchise Group Franchise
Charles Schwab Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 Charles Schwab

"Charles
The Independent Branch Leader will operate a branch office of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, under the  Charles Schwab® trade name and logo and offer retail clients non-discretionary investment advice and access to a variety of approved financial products and services.
Become a  Charles Schwab franchisee, and you'll be part of a deeply trusted, highly innovative brand where your clients will have access to a wider range of products and services.