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Updated RecentlyParty America Franchise
Discount party supplies & cards
In 2003, Party America acquired the bankrupt Paper Warehouse, a party supply and paper products franchise chain. This brought Party America into the franchise business, as the company coverted Paper Warehouse stores to the Party America name and began offering the Party America franchise opportunity.
Party America stores provide party products for everyday, seasonal and celebratory occasions.
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How much does it cost to open a Party America Franchise?
The investment required to open a Party America Franchise is between $250,800-$491,500. There is an initial franchise fee of $25,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Party America name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$250,800-$491,500 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$25,000 - Royalty Fee:
4% - Advertising Fee:
- Term of Agreement:
10 years - Renewal Fee:
10% of current franchise fee
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Marty Allen Ceo, Party America
The story of Party America as it relates to CEO Marty Allen reads a bit like a Horatio Alger tale. Despite the fact that the company declared bankruptcy shortly after he assumed control in 1996, under Allen's watch Party America bucked the odds and not only recovered, but soared. First it acquired P...
Executiveprofile: Marty Allen
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Name: Marty Allen
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Party America
Background: Allen left Williams-Sonoma, Inc for Party America in 1996. He led the Alameda-based company into and out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in six months. He has overseen two acquisitions of competitors. With annu...
Party America Whoops It Up
The celebration has started at Party America, the party goods chain that reported a gaudy 86 percent increase in sales for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31.
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Party America News & Press Releases
When did Party America start Franchising? 1987
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 231 |
| 2004 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 2003 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 2002 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 87 |
| 2001 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
International:
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Support
Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Business Experience:
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Party America Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Party America
Party America Franchising Inc.
980 Atlantic Ave., #103
Alameda,
CA
94501