Balls N Bumpers vs Hockey Experts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Balls N Bumpers vs Hockey Experts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Balls N Bumpers Franchise
Hockey Experts Franchise
Investment $150,000 - $300,000N/A
Franchise Fee $33,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 20042007
Year Franchised 20042007
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Business Experience Requirements

 
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Hockey Experts Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Balls N Bumpers Franchise
Hockey Experts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Balls N Bumpers Franchise
Hockey Experts Franchise
Training Systems Training Each franchise owner must have been successfully trained in all aspects of Company policy, procedure and systems. As these aspects develop and alter, then so will the training be updated to ensure that franchise owners remain fully aware of the latest requirements. Sales Training All franchise owners will undergo sales training, specific to our business. This will be an ongoing program, with participation being mandatory. Basic aspects of salesmanship will also be included, plus where to find sales, how to promote your business, how to deal with price objections etc. will all be included as part of this element. Occupational Health and Safety Basic guidelines to OH & S principles, to ensure safe work practices and procedures are appropriate.-
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Marketing All advertising shall be developed and controlled by BALLS N BUMPERS, in conjunction with the franchisee. BNBF pays for advertising which benefits multiple franchise owners from the marketing fund, and individual franchise owners pay for their own local advertising.

*There is a full marketing plan, which covers our proposed expansion of the group in Australia. A Local Marketing Manual has been developed to assist each Franchise owner increase sales in their Territory.

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Expansion Plans

 
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US Expansion --
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International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Balls N Bumpers

The future strength of Ball N Bumpers is three-fold. * The brand-name recognition of the Balls N Bumpers name, which is already well known in Tasmania and will become known extensively across Australia, as a highly reputable provider of licensed clothing and accessories. * Buying power and product knowledge. It is often as important to know what not to stock in large quantities as it is to know what is HOT. We can assist you with what to buy, what not to buy and where to get it.

* The Balls N Bumpers System is unique. We have spent years identifying a gap in the sports products retail market. Ball N Bumpers sell only licensed products from suppliers approved by organizations such as the AFL, the V8 teams from Holden and Ford, the ARU, the NRL, the NBA, Cricket Australia and so on. Products are tracked on state of the art computer systems, with both strong and weak sellers quickly recognized and appropriate actions taken.

About Hockey Experts

Hockey Experts is one of the newest banners to be added to the Forzani group of companies, having opened its first stores in Ontario and Quebec in 2007. Fuelled by a growing demand for hockey equipment, as Canada's sport continues its blistering pace of popularity, Hockey Experts is the best source for top quality hockey equipment and unmatched professional service from genuine hockey experts. Our buying power and brand partnership means that we can carry numerous lines of skates, sticks, protective gear and other hockey equipment across a variety of price points, for a variety of playing levels. Whether adult or junior, recreational or competitive, and whether you plan to train on-ice or off, Hockey Experts is absolutely a one-stop shop, offering almost every top-level hockey product on the market today. For more information about store hours and locations please visit www.hockeyexperts.ca