Franchise Development Services vs Above the Standard Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Franchise Development Services vs Above the Standard including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Franchise Development Services Franchise
Above the Standard Franchise
Investment $350,000 - $750,000$61,400 - $73,900
Franchise Fee N/A$49,900
Royalty Fee -15%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19811981
Year Franchised 19852010
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Franchise Development Services Franchise
Above the Standard Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Franchise Development Services Franchise
Above the Standard Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Franchise Development Services Franchise
Above the Standard Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -

Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Expansion Plans
 
Franchise Development Services Franchise
Above the Standard Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Franchise Development Services

Whether you are an individual with capital to to invest in a franchise licence, or a company seeking Franchise Consultants to assist in the development of national and international franchise networks, FDS can provide the best advice and guidance founded on 26 years of serving the franchise industry. We have developed a complete range of franchise consultancy products and services for prospecitive and established franchisees and franchisors, as well as a range of franchise publications including the best selling The Franchise Magazine. So whether you want to be your own boss by becoming a Franchisee, invest in a national venture by becoming a Master Franchisee, or expand your business by Franchising nationally or internationally, FDS can help you.

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About Above the Standard

*Procurement/sourcing expertise *Purchasing and management staff training *Procurement outsourcing for all or part of your purchasing department *Finance and Administrative Services *Business growth *Reduce costs and increase quality *Centralize procurement *Provide needed products or services *Build new markets in your company *Provide Just-In-Time Inventory (JIT) *Increase supply chain efficiency *Retain best value and remain competitive *Compliance *Supplier performance improvement *Support day-to-day buying activity *Policy/Procedure creation, implementation, validation *Transaction automation and processing *Bring focus to core competencies. *Develop strong end-user to provider relationship *Lower procurement related labor costs *Improve overall procurement performance *Provide greater control, reporting, and supplier compliance *Organization and internal cost performance *Data for benchmark analysis, goals, and results *Procurement personnel training *Procurement department creation and implementation