IslandTime Treasures vs Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
IslandTime Treasures Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
Investment $11,000 - $26,350$153,250 - $161,225
Franchise Fee $7,500$60,000
Royalty Fee 10%8-4%
Advertising Fee 2%4-2%
Year Founded 20111996
Year Franchised 20122010
Term Of Agreement 10 yearsInitially 5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 yearsInitially 5 years
Renewal Fee N/A1/3 of original franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
IslandTime Treasures Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
Experience

*Total net worth requirement $75,000 *Marketing skills *Must enjoy being around kids and giving out lots of smiles!

No prior experience or pet experience is necessary. Our Owners don't groom, they manage and work on the business, working with clients, marketing the service, making bookings and managing their groomers.

Financing Options

 
IslandTime Treasures Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-No/Yes
Start-up Costs -/-No/No
Equipment -/-No/Yes
Inventory -/-No/No
Receivables -/-No/No
Payroll -/-No/No

Training & Support

 
IslandTime Treasures Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
Training

*Online 4 Hours (Prior to Initial Training) *At corporate headquarters location 2 Days

Full training and ongoing training is provided. We offer Franchise Owner Business Training along with Groomer Training for the owners groomers. On-The-Job Training: 96 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online videos
Support

*Purchasing co-operatives *Newsletter *Regional/national meetings *Toll-free telephone line *Grand opening *Internet support *Field operations & evaluations *Lease negotiations

Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing

Ad slicks

Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations

*Absentee ownership of franchises allowed *Average number of employees a franchisee would need to run a typical franchised unit 1-2 *The franchise can be run from home.

Absentee owners are permitted dependent on the marketing ability of the appointed manager in charge.

Our Owners market their operation and manage their team of groomers.

Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 12


Expansion Plans

 
IslandTime Treasures Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About IslandTime Treasures

Much like Build-a-Bear Workshop - We make school and church fundraisers, events, fairs, weddings, and parties a truly unforgettable experience by providing a unique, hands-on art experience for folks of all ages that are as entertaining as they are educational. Our affordable sand impression art experience provides the ability for a customer to build their own treasure utilizing our mobile sandboxes. Our affordable ($10 - $40 per item average) sand impression art experience provides the ability for a customer to build their own treasure in three short steps: Step 1 - They choose a treasure form in a variety of shapes and sizes, or use their hand or footprint. Step 2 - They decorate the treasure sand impression with island bling, including shells, sea glass, rocks, or tons of other cool items. Step 3 - We pour in our special Island Mud. 15 minutes later... voila! Their project is done and ready to go! The IslandTime Treasures franchise opportunity is available in two business formats, depending on your business needs and goals. Franchise investment levels start at an affordable $15,900 and include a comprehensive startup kit that has everything you need to begin scheduling events and making money. - Mobile Unit Enjoy the freedom of a part-time home based business to make money! IslandTime Treasures owners (aka Island Guides) provide our unique product experience for birthday parties, events, fairs, school and church fundraisers, plus many other venues. Mobile unit owners receive a minimum protected territory of 200,000 in population. Mobile unit operators can also grow sales in their territory through the ownership of additional retail kiosks and cart units. - Kiosk & Cart Generate more revenue with the addition of a cart or kiosk! For resorts, camps, theme parks, zoo's, malls, and other public venues, our retail fixed kiosks or mobile carts are "customer magnets" and can provide excellent incremental income. IslandTime Treasures kiosks and carts are customized to fit your facility and can be operated part-time or year-round, depending on your requirements. Kiosk and cart locations do not receive a protected territory and are restricted to doing retail business at the installed location.

About Aussie Pet Mobile

THE WORLD'S #1 PET SERVICE FRANCHISE WINNER: 2012 and 2013 CFA FRANCHISEE CHOICE DESIGNATION AWARD If you want to own your own business without dealing with real estate or the hassles of a fixed location, Aussie Pet Mobile might be the franchise for you. Even if you have no experience or aren't comfortable with grooming pets yourself, you can be a part of the Aussie Pet Mobile business. Our Franchise Owners manage this scalable business opportunity and employ their team of groomers who attend clients pets by appointment. The pet industry generates millions of dollars each year, even during periods of recession. People don't skimp on their pets, even when times are tough, as many people view their pets as part of the family. Pet spas, toys, accessories and photos are found all over the world and the web. Aussie Pet Mobile also has a strong brand quality and high customer retention rate. While this may not seem like a big deal at first glance, you need to really think about it. Hundreds of thousands of people have used Aussie Pet Mobile in the past and many of those customers are drawn to the brand and the quality services it provides. That's an immediate base market for you, as soon as you open your doors. Aussie Pet Mobile was launched in Australia back in 1996. The model proved so successful that the franchise was established in Canada in 2009. In Canada alone, Aussie Pet Mobile has 47 franchised territories, crossing from Vancouver in British Columbia all way to St. John's in Newfoundland. It's literally a coast-to-coast presence! Aussie Pet Mobile Fr-anchise Owners:
-Want flexibility in their everyday lives
-Get to be part of an exciting and dynamic system
-Have solid people and communication skills
-Want a business they can grow
 Aussie Pet Mobile Offers:
- A fast start-up, with low overheads
- No real estate or commercial leases required!
- Cash-based model, without any receivables
- In-person and online support.
- Aussie Pet Mobile is here when you need us
- Easy business scaling; go from one unit to six or more without a hassle
- A national call center that's open all day, every day
- State of the art software for client tracking, scheduling and management
- Social media, PR and marketing
- Ability to employ a team of groomers
Benefits to You, as a Franchisee:
- No pet industry experience required
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans that come completely equipped and outfitted
- Open scheduling, so you can work on your own time
- Proven and effective marketing plan and support
- A brand with a track record of high customer retention
- Training on both the operational and financial aspects of your business
- The initial investment covers the franchise fee, the mobile spa set-up and associated equipment, including the patented hydro bathing system, franchise training for a maximum of two people and the client management system.
- The mobile spa outfit is solar-powered, saving you money on energy costs.

Working with animals can be fun and rewarding. With all the benefits Aussie Pet Mobile has to offer, why wait to start your own business? Stop working for someone else and enjoy the freedom of being an entrepreneur today. 3rd party finance available to approved applicants. This enables us to have our Pet Mobile (Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van) delivered to the franchise owner ready to go to work fully outfitted.

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