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Pump It Up

First Prize Franchise Admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:43:24 +0000

Private indoor arenas, filled with gigantic inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more. Celebrate in your own private party room that our party coordinators set up and clean up for you. Available options including pizza, drinks, balloons, and goodie bags make party planning stress-free. Personalized dedicated staff takes care of everything, just relax and enjoy your child’s birthday.

Background

Year Established: 2000
Year First Franchised: 2004
Franchised Units: 165
Company Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units (12 months): 10
States/Countries Registered In: All states.
Availability in Canada: NA
States, from which Broker Referrals are not being accepted: Not developing in WY, MT, SD, ND

Financial/Terms – Single Units Only

Cash Investment: $100,000
Total Investment: $523,000 - $859,900
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Discounts: Veteran’s Discount of 15%
VetFran Program Participant: No
Royalty: 6%
Ad: $500 a month
Average # of Employees: 20
Passive Ownership Allowed: Possibly, as long as certain qualifications are met.
Earnings Claims: Yes

Dollars In$idesdf

First Prize Franchise Admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:47:26 +0000

Direct Mail Franchise / Coupon book format. Very streamlined and franchisee-oriented system to minimize the time a franchisee has to spend in his/her home office. Franchisees sell advertising to regional businesses. The Franchisor handles the graphics design, the printing and mailing of the advertising/coupon books, and continues to develop industry-leading advertising solutions.

Background

Year Established: 2005
Year First Franchised: 2009
Franchised Units: 30
Company Owned Units: 8
Projected New Units (12 months): 12
States/Countries Registered In: All of United States
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer / N/A

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: $50,000
Total Investment: $50,000
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities? N/A
VetFran Program Participant: N/A
Royalty: $20 per page in book or 4%
Ad: N/A
Average # of Employees: 1
Passive Ownership Allowed: Yes
Earnings Claims: Yes

Rooster’s Mens Grooming Center

First Prize Franchise Admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:30:49 +0000

Roosters MGC is a leader in the emerging male segment of the $65 Billion hair care industry. We have created a unique business model that serves men between the ages of 20-65 (and their sons) by providing quality haircuts and men’s grooming services, in a relaxed, upscale, male oriented environment. Roosters MGC is uniquely positioned in the “sensible middle” between over priced independent salons that focus primarily on women and the discounters that provide a no-frills experience and compete on price. Rooster’s operates in the ultimate recession resistant industry and enjoy a high level of built-in demand. We are pioneering the re-emergence of the “male only” segment of the hair care industry and have very little direct competition. We stand above the competition by focusing on quality, value, service and the customer experience!

Industry Characteristics:
* $65 Billion a year industry
* Recession Resistant
* Built-in Demand
* Under Competitive business
* Cash Business with no Receivables
* Technology Resistant
* Cyclically Stable Industry

Roosters Advantage
Unique focus on Male Customer
Pioneering new segment of industry
Franchisee keeps full-time job
Manager runs locations
Open multiple units
Limited time commitment
Low startup requirements ($180k-$240k)

Background

Year Established: 1999
Year First Franchised: 2004
Franchised Units: 30
Company Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units (12 months): 10
States/Countries Registered In: CA, WA, NY, VA, The only states that we are NOT registered are: MD, IL, MN, RI, SD, ND at this time
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer: No.
States, from which Broker Referrals are not being accepted: MD, IL, MN, RI, SD, ND at this time

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: $60-$90K per location
Total Investment: $200K per location
Minimum Net Worth: $350K
Franchise Fee: $35K
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities? Yes. ($1,000. discount)
VetFran Program Participant: Yes. ($1,000. discount)
Royalty: 5%
Ad: 1%
Average # of Employees: 6-10
Passive Ownership Allowed: Yes. Locations are manager run and franchisees open multiple locations.
Earnings Claims: Yes

All-American Decorative Concrete

First Prize Franchise Admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:50:32 +0000

Decorative concrete specializing in concrete overlays. Also specializes in concrete staining, stamping, and stenciling; decorative concrete at a fraction of the cost of much more expensive stone, granite, and marble. Decorative concrete has both multiple interior and exterior applications. One does not need ANY experience in masonry.

Background

Year Established: 2008
Year First Franchised: 2008
Franchised Units: 9
Company Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units (12 months): 24
States/Countries Registered In: Pending in CA, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, and WI. Available in the rest
Availability in Canada: N/A

Financial/Terms (Single-Only)

Cash Investment: $49K
Total Investment: $75K - $100K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Franchise Fee: $49K
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities? N/A
VetFran Program Participant: No, however we will provide a 25% discount on the Franchise Fee to any ‘honorably discharged veterans’
Royalty: 8%
Ad: $600/mo.
Average # of Employees: 4-6
Passive Ownership Allowed: Yes
Earnings Claims: Yes

Factoring Offers Chance for Struggling Businesses to Breathe

First Prize Franchise Admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:11:00 +0000

In these tough economic times, cash flow has taken a hit for even the most successful businesses. One client’s inability to pay on time has the potential to sink a number of businesses on down the line. But even if companies aren’t struggling, factoring can launch a powerful ability to grow the business, or help start-ups survive the outlay of cash until revenues start coming in.

So what is factoring, anyway? It’s a process by which a company sells its accounts receivables to receive the cash instantly. This can be critical when dealing with large companies or government municipalities who often pay 30, 60 or 90 days in arrears.
Factoring can help small and medium-sized businesses achieve optimal cash flow at a low cost and with no risk to the company. brandEXPANSION’s partner uses the full notification, non-recourse methods, which mean that debtors pay the funding company directly and the funding company assumes all the risk of collecting.

Our partner has helped cash-strapped manufacturing firms receive working capital to fill large orders, helped other businesses overcome sluggish cash flow due to lagging receivables and helped start-ups sustain until revenues began flowing. They have even helped companies that had negative cash flow and were in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, working in all industries except medical and construction.

Not all companies qualify for this factoring program. Our partner typically works with small to medium-sized companies with revenues of $1 million to $50 million whose clients are large corporations or government agencies. Many competitors work with much small companies, advancing $75,000-$100,000 or larger firms that have the same underwriting processes as large banks. This funding company’s services are quick, with a typical deal closed and funded within five days. There is no audit required, either.

Factoring is a $100 billion industry and it is a widely accepted form of positive cash flow services for companies, meaning that using factoring will not reflect poorly on companies with their clients.

To learn more about how factoring can help your business or franchise overcome cash flow issues, contact brandEXPANSION today by email at info@brandexpansion.com or 480-607-2627.

D’lish

First Prize Franchise Admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:28:41 +0000

D’lish is a one-of-a-kind food establishment built to make the most of high traffic areas in malls and other venues. With its unique menu, including hand-made sodas and lemonades, funnel cakes, shaved ice, candies and popcorn, D’lish offers a great low-cost business venture that boasts a rapid return on investment. A low start-up cost and low overhead, plus the fact that products appeal to all age groups makes D’lish an attractive venture. But because its products require minimal prep work, no restaurant experience is needed.

Background

Year Established: 2009
Year First Franchised: 2009

Financial/Terms

Total Investment: $75,000 for a kiosk; $95,000 for an inline store
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty: 7 percent of gross sales, plus 1 percent to marketing fund
Average Number Of Employees: 1-2 for a kiosk; up to four for an in-line store
Passive Ownership: Yes

Factoring Helps Businesses Manage Cash Flow

First Prize Franchise Admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:38:03 +0000

Factoring can help small and medium-sized businesses achieve optimal cash flow at a low cost and with no risk to the company. brandEXPANSION’s partner uses the full notification, non-recourse methods, which mean that debtors pay the funding company directly and the funding company assumes all the risk of collecting.

To learn more about how factoring can help your business or franchise overcome cash flow issues, contact brandEXPANSION today by filling out the contact form or email at info@brandexpansion.com or 480-607-2627.

Planet Smoothie

First Prize Franchise Admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:48:14 +0000

Planet Smoothie’s ambition is greater than simply opening up franchises or being the biggest smoothie brand in the category, our quest is to change the way the Planet Eats! We have been a part of the category since 1995. No, we weren’t first. Others have been doing it longer, but the category has lacked real innovation from early pioneers and a real commitment to going beyond simply being healthier than ice creameries, fast food shakes or knock-off smoothies from nom-smoothie companies. We believe there should be a real commitment towards more natural sweeteners, reduced sugars, probiotic-based products and superfruits. The challenge is delivered on such ambitions without compromising taste. Planet Smoothie will meet the challenge and be the first to market.

Background

Year Established: 1995
Year First Franchised: 1997
Franchised Units: 125 opened
Company Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units (12 months): 12 units
Availability in Canada: Yes, Masters Only
States, from which Broker Referrals are being accepted: ALL

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: $50,000
Total Investment: $177,300-$450,000
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Discounts: N/A
VetFran Program Participant: No
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 1%
Average # of Employees: 10
Passive Ownership Allowed: No
Earnings Claims: No

Shane’s Rib Shack

First Prize Franchise Admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:34:08 +0000

Born in rural McDonough, Georgia, Shane’s Rib Shack brings a true backyard atmosphere and darn-good BBQ to cities and town throughout the country. Every Shane’s Rib Shack is run the same way-as a family, for families or anyone else hungry for the taste of home-grown BBQ. With mouthwatering flavors and a menu of BBQ-themed choices, Shane’s Rib Shack is cooking-up a name for itself all across the country. Shane’s Rib Shack features all of the favorites: baby back ribs, pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, chicken tenders, southern sides and desserts, plus a whole lot more. The portions are always generous and come slathered in Big Dad’s (that’s Shane’s grandfather) generations-old secret sauce.

Background

Year Established: 2002
Year First Franchised: 2005
Franchised Units: 73 opened
Company Owned Units: 2
Projected New Units (12 months): 14 units
Availability in Canada: Masters
States, from which Broker Referrals are being accepted: ALL

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: $100,000
Total Investment: $403,100-$690,500
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Discounts: N/A
VetFran Program Participant: No
Royalty: 5%
Ad: 2%
Average # of Employees: 10
Passive Ownership Allowed: No
Earnings Claims: No

International Expansion:
International Opportunities: Yes
Countries, outside of United States, where the concept is currently available or plans to expand: Open; please inquire
Single Unit Availability: No
Multiple Unit Availability: Yes
Area Development or Master Availability: Yes
Cash Investment: Depends on size of territory.
Total Investment: Depends on size of territory.

Doc Popcorn

First Prize Franchise Admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:05:45 +0000

An All Natural, Gourmet Popcorn concept offering multiple business models to fit the many needs of our franchisees. With the ability to have a flexible working lifestyle and the opportunity to sell in many different selling avenues-Professional Sports Arenas, Malls, Farmer’s Markets, Entertainment venues, college campuses/universities, a wide array of wholesale opportunities and much more!

Background

Year Established: 2003
Year First Franchised: 2007
Franchised Units: 3
Company Owned Units: 10
Projected New Units (12 months): 50-100
States/Countries Registered In: ALL States / Countries – looking for the right fit for Masters in other Countries
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer- Both segments being offered in Canada
States, from which Broker Referrals are being accepted: ALL States

Financial/Terms

Cash Investment: Minimum of $40K
Total Investment: Standard = $57K - $186K, Empire = $91K - $520K, Area Developer = $126K - $608K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K Liquid, with $100K Assets
Franchise Fee: Standard = $36.5K, Empire = $59.5K, Area Developer = $100K - $300K+
Discounts: VetFran, Women, Minorities: Yes, to all
VetFran Program Participant: Yes
Royalty: 4%
Ad: 0%
Average # of Employees: 1-4 persons
Passive Ownership Allowed: No or possibly, as long as certain qualifications are met
Earnings Claims: Yes

International Expansion
International Opportunities: Yes
Countries outside of United States where the concept is currently available or plans to expand: All Continents
Single Unit Availability: Yes
Multiple Unit Availability: Yes
Area Development or Master Availability: Yes
Cash Investment: Minimum $100K
Total Investment: $150K - $500K+