Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Diva Doghouse & Company | Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Investment | 133575 - 220408 | 120250 - 195350 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 4.50% |
| Advertising Fee | Up to 1% | |
| Year Founded | 2007 | 1985 |
| Year Franchised | 2010 | 1990 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Diva Doghouse & Company | Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Experience | Strong sales and customer service abilities. Well-developed people skills. Reliable and upbeat with a creative sense of style or display. Personable and outgoing. Mature and stable. A pet lover. High personal standards: excellence, honesty, integrity, etc. Able to meet initial investment requirements. Targeted groups would include retirees or corporate middle managers who are between careers. Former small business or retail experience will be considered a plus, but will not be required. Able to mix business with pleasure/this is a fun business. | Birding hobby knowledge |
Financing Options |
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| Diva Doghouse & Company | Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Diva Doghouse & Company | Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Training | Classroom instruction in areas including operations, customer service techniques, administration, and more. On-the-job training will take place at one of our locations to familiarize you with daily routines and procedures. | |
| Support | Includes marketing plans and professionally produced advertisements. You'll also benefit from our expertise in hosting special events. As a valued member of the Diva Dog House franchise family you'll receive ongoing service and support. Should you ever need answers to questions, expert advice, or guidance, we'll be available to you by phone or email. | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | |
| Operations | 3% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Diva Doghouse & Company | Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Canada, |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 6% |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 4.50% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | Up to 1% |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Year Founded | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 2007 |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 1985 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 2010 |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 1990 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 5 years |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | Strong sales and customer service abilities. Well-developed people skills. Reliable and upbeat with a creative sense of style or display. Personable and outgoing. Mature and stable. A pet lover. High personal standards: excellence, honesty, integrity, etc. Able to meet initial investment requirements. Targeted groups would include retirees or corporate middle managers who are between careers. Former small business or retail experience will be considered a plus, but will not be required. Able to mix business with pleasure/this is a fun business. |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Birding hobby knowledge |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Equipment | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company} | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Inventory | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Receivables | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Payroll | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | Classroom instruction in areas including operations, customer service techniques, administration, and more. On-the-job training will take place at one of our locations to familiarize you with daily routines and procedures. |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Support | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | Includes marketing plans and professionally produced advertisements. You'll also benefit from our expertise in hosting special events. As a valued member of the Diva Dog House franchise family you'll receive ongoing service and support. Should you ever need answers to questions, expert advice, or guidance, we'll be available to you by phone or email. |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Marketing | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 3% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| International Expansion | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Canada, |