Racing Limos vs Pax Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Pax Franchise
Investment $39,000 - $100,000$171,400 - $239,850
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $77,500$150,000
Royalty Fee $291 per month on your first vehicle8%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20022008
Year Franchised 20032017
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Pax Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Pax Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Pax 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 On-The-Job Training: 65 hours Classroom Training: 53 hours
Support -Toll-Free Line Online Support Site Selection
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 presentationCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Racing Limos Franchise
Pax Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 Pax

PAX is a fast-growing transportation provider in a market thirsty for consistent experience across different territories. PAX’s unique franchise model is the first in its industry, allowing us to set ultra-competitive rates and spread faster than other business of our size. Hundreds of commercial airports in the US and many more abroad; we are just starting - a huge untapped opportunity for new franchisees.