MODE vs Bellies to Babies Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
MODE Franchise
Bellies to Babies Franchise
Investment $171,000 - And Up$60,975 - $195,525
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000 - $32,000
Royalty Fee 6%5% of gross revenues
Advertising Fee 1%Currently $150 per month
Year Founded 2007-
Year Franchised 2011-
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Business Experience Requirements

 
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Financing Options

 
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  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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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

 
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Company Overviews

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.

About Bellies to Babies

Bellies to Babies businesses operate retail stores which buy and sell pre-owned maternity clothing, nursing wear and pre-pregnancy accessories and related items for expecting women. Stores buy and sell thousands of previously loved maternity items every month, creating a positive impact on the community and a successful business model for our store owners. Founded in 2008, Bellies to Babies has grown each year and taken the local community by storm. Today, we are looking for owners who want to grow with our brand, where we supply the know how, technology, and operational expertise to run a successful franchise.