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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aussie Pet Mobile vs A Painting Fiesta including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $153,250 - $161,225 | $80,000 - $110,000 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8-4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 4-2% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 2011 |
Year Franchised | 2010 | 2015 |
Term Of Agreement | Initially 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | Initially 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 1/3 of original franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | No prior experience or pet experience is necessary. Our Owners don't groom, they manage and work on the business, working with clients, marketing the service, making bookings and managing their groomers. | Passion and dedication in starting a new business and venturing into new and exciting page in their lives. Financial requirement of a minimum of $80k of liquid assets. An entrepreneur spirit and giving happiness to others in this industry. Those who truly grasp the entertainment function and the importance of customer service. Good people skills, good values, and the ability to provide leadership in their studio and generate good communication and respect. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Full training and ongoing training is provided. We offer Franchise Owner Business Training along with Groomer Training for the owners groomers. On-The-Job Training: 96 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online videos | You will be given our proprietary initial Jump Start Training guide, a Franchise Development Manager will assist you in great depths in finding an ideal location to start your APF business. Once a location has been finalized, you will journey on a 7-10 day of training, at our flagship studios in South Florida. There, you will learn our everyday operational skills needed to excel at A Painting Fiesta's exemplary customer service standards. Your initial artist staff and your self will be trained in the detailed tasks by one our experienced artist trainer. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | We will guide you in all avenues of marketing and advertising to ensure success for your business. At A Painting Fiesta it is in our utmost interest in assisting and maintaining the APF brand, simply put we are a family. |
Operations | Absentee owners are permitted dependent on the marketing ability of the appointed manager in charge. Our Owners market their operation and manage their team of groomers. Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 12 | At A Painting Fiesta� it is not required but preferred to be an Owner/Operator, it depends on the individual needs of each franchise owner. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
THE WORLD'S #1 PET SERVICE FRANCHISE
WINNER: 2012 and 2013 CFA FRANCHISEE CHOICE DESIGNATION AWARD
If you want to own your own business without dealing with real estate or the hassles of a fixed location, Aussie Pet Mobile might be the franchise for you. Even if you have no experience or aren't comfortable with grooming pets yourself, you can be a part of the Aussie Pet Mobile business. Our Franchise Owners manage this scalable business opportunity and employ their team of groomers who attend clients pets by appointment.
The pet industry generates millions of dollars each year, even during periods of recession. People don't skimp on their pets, even when times are tough, as many people view their pets as part of the family. Pet spas, toys, accessories and photos are found all over the world and the web.
Aussie Pet Mobile also has a strong brand quality and high customer retention rate. While this may not seem like a big deal at first glance, you need to really think about it. Hundreds of thousands of people have used Aussie Pet Mobile in the past and many of those customers are drawn to the brand and the quality services it provides. That's an immediate base market for you, as soon as you open your doors.
Aussie Pet Mobile was launched in Australia back in 1996. The model proved so successful that the franchise was established in Canada in 2009. In Canada alone, Aussie Pet Mobile has 47 franchised territories, crossing from Vancouver in British Columbia all way to St. John's in Newfoundland. It's literally a coast-to-coast presence!
Aussie Pet Mobile Fr-anchise Owners:
-Want flexibility in their everyday lives
-Get to be part of an exciting and dynamic system
-Have solid people and communication skills
-Want a business they can grow
Aussie Pet Mobile Offers:
- A fast start-up, with low overheads
- No real estate or commercial leases required!
- Cash-based model, without any receivables
- In-person and online support.
- Aussie Pet Mobile is here when you need us
- Easy business scaling; go from one unit to six or more without a hassle
- A national call center that's open all day, every day
- State of the art software for client tracking, scheduling and management
- Social media, PR and marketing
- Ability to employ a team of groomers
Benefits to You, as a Franchisee:
- No pet industry experience required
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans that come completely equipped and outfitted
- Open scheduling, so you can work on your own time
- Proven and effective marketing plan and support
- A brand with a track record of high customer retention
- Training on both the operational and financial aspects of your business
- The initial investment covers the franchise fee, the mobile spa set-up and associated equipment, including the patented hydro bathing system, franchise training for a maximum of two people and the client management system.
- The mobile spa outfit is solar-powered, saving you money on energy costs.
A Painting Fiesta is family grown business with its roots from Miami, FL and from its humble beginnings has always set the bar to be different, approachable from all ages and diversities. The intent was always to be commercialized and reach out to as many people and educate the relative ease in being an artist with no prior knowledge in holding a brush.
At A Painting Fiesta Studio we teach in a fun and relaxed environment we are also keen to adapt with each event bringing the most out of each group. No matter where you place APF Studio, each franchisee will have a full understanding in conducting a "A Painting Fiesta Party" unlike other studios we present a natural ambiance that is fitting for any culture in any country. A Painting Fiesta is confident of its services being World Class with its branding as a family friendly outing and yet being able to sending a clear message in being an adult atmosphere in a fun night with family and friends! A Painting Fiesta is proud to be the ONLY franchise in the "Wine & Paint Industry" that caters to both adults and children. Such an exciting pastime that all ages should experience there should be no reason to hinder your youth and your business. Join the Smart Choice. We maybe growing now, but our business model is limitless.
A Painting Fiesta is looking for qualified franchisees who want to own a fulfilling business with amazing motivation, an entrepreneur spirit and giving happiness to others in this industry. The A Painting Fiesta brand attracts both families and adults, a family friendly name that does not alienate any type of audience. We are the only "Wine & Paint" art studio that caters to both children and adults, giving A Painting Fiesta the upper franchise advantage over any other.
A Painting Fiesta is meant for anyone to enjoy from young to old, male to female and all sorts of ethnicities. Relax, take nothing seriously and enjoy good company.A Painting Fiesta is ideal among women in business, who truly grasp the entertainment function and the importance of customer service. A Painting Fiesta is one of the best franchises for women, moms, and young couples who are looking for financial independence and joy in their careers.
Ideal candidates should have good people skills, good values, and the ability to provide leadership in their studio and generate good communication and respect. Artistic background is not required, but preferred; your sole responsibility is management.
On a Financial level, A Painting Fiesta® requires that all of our future candidates must have a minimum of $80k of liquid assets. This estimate covers the following costs associated with starting A Painting Fiesta Franchise:
*Franchise Fee
*Business Licenses & Permits
*Leasehold Improvements
*Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment
*Computer Systems
*Architect / Engineering Fees
*Rent, Security Deposits, and Utility Deposits
*Other professional fees
*Insurance deposits
*Initial Inventory
*Grand Opening Advertising
*Initial 3 months of operating capital
A Painting Fiesta has franchise opportunities for women and men who have passion and dedication in starting a new business and venturing into new and exciting page in their lives.