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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aussie Pet Mobile vs Local Door Coupons 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 | $26,100 - $41,500 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $24,900 |
Royalty Fee | 8-4% | 9% |
Advertising Fee | 4-2% | 2% |
Year Founded | 1996 | 2014 |
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. | The Local Door Coupons Franchisees: Enjoy sales. Self-motivated and energetic. Have a good business understanding. Outgoing and enjoy being on the field and meeting people. Feel satisfaction from helping local businesses succeed. Have a background in business/or sales management (Not required, but preferred). Have the ability to follow a proven, easy turn-key system. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | Yes/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | Yes/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | Yes/- |
Inventory | No/No | Yes/- |
Receivables | No/No | Yes/- |
Payroll | No/No | Yes/- |
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 | The Local Door Coupons provides you with a comprehensive and multi-faceted training course which includes various hours of classroom setting training and many more hours of on the job training at one of our already established offices. We are committed to your success and for that reason we will not only be hosting training sessions at our headquarters, our staff travels out to your territory and guides you in introducing and obtaining your first few clients. You and your staff will also have complete access to our training and operational manuals as an on-going reference for operations. Support and assistance will be provided as needed. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | 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 | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
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 | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 |
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.
Ever wanted to own your own business? Instead of starting one that
competes with every other business, why not provide a unique service
that every company needs? We offer an advertising solution that is
innovative, effective and affordable. As a franchisee, you work with
local businesses within your exclusive territory to promote their
products/services utilizing our Door Coupons. New offerings/coupons are
printed and delivered to homes within your territory monthly.