Sterling Optical vs Union Ergonomics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sterling Optical vs Union Ergonomics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sterling Optical Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Investment $32,840 - $838,750$200,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2007
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement -10 years + 10
Term Of Agreement -10 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sterling Optical Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Sterling Optical Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Sterling Optical Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Sterling Optical Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Sterling Optical

If you're looking for a solid business opportunity with a good name, financial security and a bright future, consider joining the Sterling Optical / Site for Sore Eyes Franchise Family. It's not by chance that we are one of America's largest retail optical chains and the fastest growing optical franchise in the industry. Sterling Optical and Site for Sore Eyes provide nationwide support and a range of personalized start-up services including:

 A solid national reputation as a leader in the retail optical business
Special financing programs and relationships with lenders
Dramatic savings through significant company buying power
National and regional cooperative advertising
A comprehensive business operating system
Customer generating activities that build traffic and increase profits
Point of sale customer retention programs
A nationally coordinated training program with a certified in-field training team
Franchise Advisory Committee providing solid franchise support

Existing high volume stores currently available for sale.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Sterling Optical franchised business is presently estimated to range from $175,790 to $838,750, if your Franchise relates to a newly built Center; $71,840 to $2,093,750, if your Franchise relates to an existing Center which, at the time you acquire your Franchise, is being operated by either EVI or another Franchisee; and $32,840 to $523,750, if you are converting your existing retail optical store to a Franchised Center.


About Union Ergonomics

We at Union Ergonomics are dedicated to help union members work better. Currently union workers have to wait long before obtaining appointments due to popularity of our services and the fact that we are one of the few centers in Canada offering ergonomics services and supplies to workers. We would like to see Union Ergonomics in every corner of the world so all workers could have access to ergonomic services. As such we are franchising this unique concept at a very affordable franchise fee and royalty. We also provide financial assistance to qualified franchisees who need financial help in opening up a new Union Ergonomics location. Everyone; regardless of previous work experience may apply to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You do not have to be a doctor, health professional or have any business background to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You need to be a person dedicated to providing great services to workers. Full training and on-going support will be provided to all franchisees. The following countries have standard ergonomics health coverage for workers. They are the ideal territories to establish an Union Ergonomics franchise. Currently we only accept applications from these countries: Canada (all provinces), United States (all states), Australia, Britain, France, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Bahamas, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.