Party For a Living vs Apex Fun Run Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Party For a Living vs Apex Fun Run including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Party For a Living Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
Investment $37,000 - $51,600$81,500 - $104,200
Franchise Fee $24,900$49,500
Royalty Fee -8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20052011
Year Franchised 20072012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Party For a Living Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Party For a Living Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/-Yes/-
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Party For a Living Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Social media Email marketing
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

Expansion Plans
 
Party For a Living Franchise
Apex Fun Run Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Party For a Living

Party For a Living LLC, is a Costumed Character Entertainment Company located in Strongsville, Ohio, and serves the Greater Cleveland, Ohio and Greater Akron, Ohio areas. We strive to provide our customers great, family friendly, entertainment and providing the following: Costumed Characters Mascot (Headed Characters) Face Painting Balloon Artistry Seasonal and Holiday Characters We offer great opportunities for those that are interested in joining our team as character actors, face painters, balloon artists, and much more. If you think you would be a fit for our company, please contact us today!

About Apex Fun Run

This unique franchise is experiencing at a nearly rocket-propelled growth since their inception in 2011 - with over 92 franchisees in over 16 states this company is reshaping the school fundraiser model. Gone are the days of hawking cookie dough and wrapping paper - Apex Fun Run earns on average $23,000 per school per
Fun Run event held. The concept is simple, Apex Fun Run collaborates with school PTO/As and faculty, and produces a meaningful and "hassle-free" school fun run that is financially successful and builds leadership and fitness values in the students who participate.
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee