Racing Limos vs Straight Shot Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Racing Limos vs Straight Shot Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Straight Shot Express Franchise
Investment $39,000 - $100,000N/A
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $77,500N/A
Royalty Fee $291 per month on your first vehicle-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2002-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Straight Shot Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Straight Shot Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Straight Shot Express Franchise
Training * Comprehensive course * Extensive operations manual * Personal visits * Telephone visits * Annual conference (3 days) * Networking opportunities * Website support area including message board, franchisee news, local website administration and an extensive on-line library * Toll free help line -
Support -* Pre-Approved SBA Financing * Straight Shot Express Brand Name and Logo * Straight Shot Express Operating System * 2-Weeks of Operations Training and Manual * Mapping and Tracking Software * Ongoing Field Support * Marketing and Advertising Programs * Vehicle and Uniform Discounts * Site Selection and Lease Negotiation
Marketing * Custom newsletters and direct mail pieces * Toll free help desk * National toll free lead line * Your own Internet website * Annual national conference * Introductory print ads * Marketing brand package of promotional materials * Public relations pieces * Mobile advertising customizable presentation-
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Straight Shot Express Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Racing Limos

Racing Limos was founded by Bryan Pease in Naples, FL in 2002 as a specialty transportation company.  At its peak, Racing Limos boasted 53 active franchise locations, but the 2007-2009 downturn slid the franchise operations into difficult times.

James Albion (Dover, NH) got involved with the NH franchise as an ad agency, ZMJ Advertising (founded in 1992), and felt the company had potential more as a marketing & advertising company than a limousine service.  Albion took over the Racing Limos business under his NH corporation, Racing Limos America, Inc., in April 2010.

"With the economy likely to stay in the dumper for another 10 years, and gasoline showing signs that we could see $5 - $6 per gallon, I saw the potential of the business moving into marketing and away from a luxury service.  Regardless of economy, businesses advertise, and when the economy is very difficult, as it is now, businesses are looking for more creative, aggressive forms of advertising to keep moving forward.  We are that aggressive, creative business."

Franchises are priced as turnkey operations, making it easier for a franchise owner to be in business and moving forward from Day 1.

About Straight Shot Express

NO LONGER FRANCHISING