Woody's Wood Shops vs Gamin' Ride Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Wood Shops vs Gamin' Ride including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Gamin' Ride Franchise
Investment $85,000 - $185,000$99,050 - $252,660
Franchise Fee $22,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 1978-
Year Franchised 1980-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Gamin' Ride Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Gamin' Ride Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Gamin' Ride Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
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    Support
  • Central Data Processing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Franchisee Newsletter: At Additional Cost
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline: At Additional Cost
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    Marketing --
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
    Gamin' Ride Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    About Woody's Wood Shops

    WOODY'S WOOD SHOPS offer instruction and use of virtually all shop tools in a fully outfitted wood shop. After detailed instruction and testing, members have full use of shop and related facilities. Open 15 hours/day, 7 days/week. Also sell small tools and all power equipment at cost plus 5%. Members pay front-end fees plus dues.

    About Gamin' Ride

    Mobile Video Game Theater & Interactive Entertainment Franchise With so many kids and adults into video gaming, marketing a unique way to play these games in a fun, social environment is proving to be a very interesting concept. We are forgoing new ground with this concept and the future is bright.Gamin' Ride is an entertainment theater on wheels. The adventure rolls up to doorsteps hosting events from birthdays to corporate, community and fundraisers around town. Our mobile video game theater is an affordable alternative to traditional parties offering something new and exciting. Best of all, it's all held in the convenience of the host's own location.
     
    Veteran Incentives:  
    $5,000 off franchise fee