The Earth Collection vs MODE Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Earth Collection vs MODE including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Earth Collection Franchise
MODE Franchise
Investment $25,000 - $50,000$171,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19932007
Year Franchised 19932011
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Business Experience Requirements

 
The Earth Collection Franchise
MODE Franchise
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Financing Options

 
The Earth Collection Franchise
MODE Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
The Earth Collection Franchise
MODE Franchise
Training -

Our franchisees first take a three phase online course after which they spend one full week in Fargo at our Store Support Center and Flagship location. We send a team of 2 to every store for a full week before they open. Once open for six weeks, we offer a Phase VI one-on-one training program with our Founder and the franchisee.

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Expansion Plans

 
The Earth Collection Franchise
MODE Franchise
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Company Overviews

About The Earth Collection

Open your own independent THE EARTH COLLECTION concept store and prosper from the market for fashionable, eco friendly garments made from 100% natural fibres. This is not a franchise. There are no fees and no royalties. Introduced to North America, this proven concept is sold in over 500 stores world wide. We are looking for licensees in Ontario. The concept does particularly well in resort/tourist communities.

About MODE

MODE is a designer outlet in a boutique environment and Home of the $40 Designer Jean. We are a Fargo, ND based company and currently have 12 locations across the Midwest and SC. MODE is unique in that is take the outlet concept and merges it with a boutique environment to make it a special shopping experience, unlike any other.