Stop & Shred vs AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stop & Shred vs AmSpirit Business Connections including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Stop & Shred Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Investment $150,000 - $203,000$13,900 - $51,800
Franchise Fee $25,000$10,000
Royalty Fee -30%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -1997
Year Franchised -2006
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Stop & Shred Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Stop & Shred Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Stop & Shred Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
Training -Columbus, OH 3 Days
Support -Central Data Processing

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation: At Additional Cost Field Training: At Additional Cost

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

800 Telephone Hotline

Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Stop & Shred Franchise
AmSpirit Business Connections Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Stop & Shred

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About AmSpirit Business Connections

AmSpirit Business Connections organizes and supports groups of entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals, called Chapters, that meet each week to participate in a structured meeting format where they learn about each, develop professional relationships and exchange referrals. We are expanding our business model across the United States by offering franchises for this popular structured networking program. The AmSpirit Business Connections franchise opportunity is unique in that it is - Affordable - Most everyone who qualifies can be successfully operating an AmSpirit Business Connections franchise for an initial investment of well less than $15,000, which makes this one of the most affordable franchise opportunities available.

-  Professional - We designed our structured networking program to service businesses exclusively, which allows our franchisees to network with and consult highly qualified entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals.
-  Synergistic - Our structured networking program only operates a couple hours each day, this franchise opportunity dovetails nicely with (as well as helps build) our franchisees' current professional endeavor.