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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Drug Test Consultant vs Growing Roots including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $19,995 | $25,100 - $45,100 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
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Year Franchised | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Beyond having the necessary capital ($12,995) Associates of DTC have strong ethical backgrounds and a desire to be of service in their communities. DTC Associates come from varying backgrounds and have had quite different educational experiences, but we also share a number of things in common: Integrity, professionalism in our behaviors, high ethical standards, a desire to be of service, and a motivation to earn well. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | An extensive initial 5 day training at Headquarters and off-site. Before the initial training in Long Beach, CA, you will be sent a package with pre-training materials including manuals, DVD's and books to review in order to get you familiar with interior plantscaping. Training will consist of but not limited to, study materials on plant identification and proper care, hands-on lessons, nursery tours, business training and review of the expansive Operations Manual. |
Support | Ongoing mentoring, in addition to the superb initial DTC "Quick Start" Training Program are, along with good work on your end, the keys to the success of DTC Associates. | Access to on-going support for all of your questions and concerns via phone and e-mail. Franchisee's will also have the opportunity to attend franchisee meetings and training sessions in order to share ideas and thoughts that will strengthen the franchise system as a whole. We will also set-up franchisee meetings at Industry seminars and trade shows so we can take advantage of the time to learn and grow. |
Marketing | - | During the initial 5-day training we will cover marketing and advertising techniques as well as going over the marketing materials we utilize. You will be provided with some of the select marketing materials during training and the information for preferred printing vendors. As part of advertising, we will provide assistance in creating the proper signage for your specific vehicle with the Growing Roots logo using our preferred vendor or an approved local vendor. |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
It would be difficult to imagine that anybody living in North America today isn't aware of the proliferation of illegal drugs and substance abuse that currently exists in our society. Billions of dollars are lost in the workplace every year and countless families face the devastation of virtually losing their children. How do we even begin to measure the cost in terms of human suffering? Sadly, we prognosticate that the problem isn't going away in our lifetimes. Illegal drug usage exists because a substantial number of people become 'hooked' both physically and emotionally. Illegal drug use is often like many diseases we encounter today in that the disease can only be arrested or controlled - not cured in many cases. We do what we can do---and that is to create awareness of what is often hidden from business people or families until it's too late. We are vigilant, we care and we serve. When properly trained and focused, Certified Associates of Drug Test Consultant perform a needed and valued service in their communities. We conduct our business with pride and professionalism. We do it well and we are very well compensated. To us, there is no more satisfaction in life than knowing we make a difference. We love our work and we control our own destinies in businesses of our own. It doesn't get any better than that.Drug Test Consultant has been structured as a business opportunity rather than a franchise because we charge no minimum or ongoing royalty fees as is the norm in franchising. Our corporate success is predicated on your personal success. When you use the Drug Test Consultant test products you profit and so does Drug Test Consultant corporate from your re-orders. It's a win-win. As a Drug Test Consultant Associate, you truly own your own business without the cumbersome rules imposed by franchisors and the lifetime of fees you must pay every month.