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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Roots vs KC Home Inventory including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,100 - $45,100 | $195 - $425 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | - | - |
Year Franchised | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
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 | 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 | - | - |
Every homeowner is concerned about property loss due to fire, burglary, or storm damage. A Home Inventory is becoming increasingly important when they find out there is a professional and confidential service available. With our help and guidance You can provide this service in your community. Consider the following: *Low cost start-up with on-going support to ensure your success. *An IDEAL Home-Based Business *Satisfaction of owning your own business either FULL or PART time. *NO franchise, affiliate or partnership fees. You keep all your profits. *Provide a valuable service that's IN-DEMAND and PROFITABLE. This is an exciting opportunity to start your own business or to add this service to an existing business.. NO experience running a business? We will show you how step by step.. Professional Home Inventory Services are needed in Your Community! There is a demand for this service as soon as people are informed that such a service exists. Here is the reaction from many: "I had some valuables stolen and could not remember all the details so the claims process was difficult" "I worry about the accountability and safety of my collection" "My Insurance Agent told me I should document the contents of my new home" "I worry about accounting for the valuables in my Family's estate." ...and the most frequent reaction: "I know I need to do this but I don't have the time and don't know where to start." Now you see the need! Customers welcome a service that provides proper, professional documentation that can be accomplished quickly, efficiently and confidentially. We all have professionals we turn to for the other services in our lives. Now you can offer this service in your community!