Mainstream Boutique vs Copper Penny Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mainstream Boutique vs Copper Penny including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Copper Penny Franchise
Investment	$160,800 - $306,350	$189,850 - $414,900
Franchise Fee	$40,000	$25,000
Royalty Fee	7.5%	3%-5%
Advertising Fee	0.5%	1%
Year Founded	1991	1987
Year Franchised	1998	2013
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Copper Penny Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Copper Penny Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/-
Equipment	-/Yes	-/-
Inventory	-/Yes	-/-
Receivables	-/Yes	-/-
Payroll	-/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Copper Penny Franchise
Training	Initial training course at our corporate office in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The course includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training to learn basic operating skills, such as booking and conducting shows, inventory purchase and control, merchandising, customer service, customer relations, basic computer set-up and operations, selling and marketing techniques, financial reporting and much, much more. On-The-Job Training: 50+ hours Classroom Training: 26+ hours Additional Training: Ongoing training as needed	On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support	You'll receive a copy of the Confidential Operations Manual that covers policies and procedures involved in running your business. You'll also receive periodic visits from a Mainstream Boutique representative who will provide experienced guidance along the way. And, of course, we are only a phone call away to answer your day-to-day questions. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing
Operations	Absentee Ownership Allowed	Number of Employees Required to Run: 4
Expansion Plans
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Copper Penny Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About Mainstream Boutique

Mainstream Boutique is an exciting retail and fashion franchise concept that sells some of the fashion world's most unique clothing, accessories and giftware at franchise-owned retail stores, and a variety of direct sales venues such as home parties and corporate sponsored events. Our clientele is all ages, all sizes and always on the lookout for something out of the ordinary at affordable prices. Our franchisees are savvy, sales-oriented, and love working with people. Whether you are looking for the perfect outfit, or the perfect business opportunity, Mainstream Boutique might be for you! Mainstream Fashions is a company dedicated to helping women look and feel great in fun, unique fashions. We are also dedicated to helping our franchisees be successful and profitable.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

#405 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Copper Penny

Copper Penny is always looking for key individuals interested in growing with the Copper Penny family. We offer a low-cost business model for someone with the passion and drive to proudly represent the Copper Penny name. If you are interested in discussing the possibility of franchising Copper Penny or Copper Penny Shooz, please contact us.