Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Boomerang Kids | Style Encore | |
| Investment | 167000 - 240000 | 264200 - 398400 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | |
| Year Founded | 1994 | 2013 |
| Year Franchised | 2011 | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Boomerang Kids | Style Encore | |
| Experience | Applicants should have net worth exceeding $250,000, including at least $75,000 in cash or liquid assets (non-retirement stocks and bonds, etc), and another $150,000 or in assets to be used as collateral to obtain appropriate financing. Proof of financial networth and assets will be required as you move forward in our franchise process. A successful Boomerang Kids franchisee requires money, hard work and patience. It isn't for everybody. Having knowledge of children's products is very helpful, as is a great appreciation for kids and families. If you are motivated, organized, enjoy helping people and strive for excellence in customer service and can diligently follow our system, you are a good candidate for a Boomerang Kids franchise. | To be a successful Style Encore franchisee requires proper capitalization, hard work and people skills. It isn't for everyone. While having knowledge of fashion is helpful, our comprehensive training program will provide you with the tools and skills you need to be successful. If you are motivated, organized, enjoy working with the public, and can diligently follow our proven system, you are a good candidate for a Style Encore franchise. |
Financing Options |
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| Boomerang Kids | Style Encore | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
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Training & Support |
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| Boomerang Kids | Style Encore | |
| Training | Comprehensive training program using lecture-style and in-store training, including manuals for tagging and processing clothes, the computer systems, and store operations and customer service Instruction includes how to buy, consign, process and tag consignment items, sell, service, market, advertise, hire staff, buy, control and turn inventory, manage cash flow and more | Winmark provides over 75 hours of classroom instruction and in-store training on the following: business plans, retail site selection, store set-up, computer training, advertising and marketing, and store operations. Our computer support center offers access to technicians who provide assistance with hardware, software and operational questions seven days a week. |
| Support | *Development of a comprehensive, 3-year financial business plan with monthly data *Pro-forma scenario-based planning *Financing options, preparing for loan applications *Site evaluation, market analysis, demographic review *Negotiation and "offer to lease" assistance *Store design, floor-planning and merchandising strategies *In-store set-up *Back-office set-up assistance, including consignment and point of sale computer system, guidance on banking procedures and supplier management *Initial inventory selection *Grand Opening assistance *On-site store opening assistance | |
| Marketing | *Assistance with opening inventory and supplemental inventory thereafter *Preferred vendor management and guidance on new product sourcing *Guidance on product valuations and market conditions *Marketing and advertising resources *Updates to our website - www.boomerangkids.ca - with selected content tailored to your store location | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | Once you become familiar with operating a profitable Waves Coffee House it is very possible to open a second or third location. It is quite common in the franchised coffee shop business to own a chain of successful locations. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Boomerang Kids | Style Encore | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Boomerang Kids | 5% |
| Style Encore | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Boomerang Kids | 1% |
| Style Encore | |
| Year Founded | |
| Boomerang Kids | 1994 |
| Style Encore | 2013 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Boomerang Kids | 2011 |
| Style Encore | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | $5K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Boomerang Kids | Applicants should have net worth exceeding $250,000, including at least $75,000 in cash or liquid assets (non-retirement stocks and bonds, etc), and another $150,000 or in assets to be used as collateral to obtain appropriate financing. Proof of financial networth and assets will be required as you move forward in our franchise process. A successful Boomerang Kids franchisee requires money, hard work and patience. It isn't for everybody. Having knowledge of children's products is very helpful, as is a great appreciation for kids and families. If you are motivated, organized, enjoy helping people and strive for excellence in customer service and can diligently follow our system, you are a good candidate for a Boomerang Kids franchise. |
| Style Encore | To be a successful Style Encore franchisee requires proper capitalization, hard work and people skills. It isn't for everyone. While having knowledge of fashion is helpful, our comprehensive training program will provide you with the tools and skills you need to be successful. If you are motivated, organized, enjoy working with the public, and can diligently follow our proven system, you are a good candidate for a Style Encore franchise. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Equipment | |
| Boomerang Kids} | |
| Style Encore | |
| Inventory | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Receivables | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
| Payroll | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Boomerang Kids | Comprehensive training program using lecture-style and in-store training, including manuals for tagging and processing clothes, the computer systems, and store operations and customer service Instruction includes how to buy, consign, process and tag consignment items, sell, service, market, advertise, hire staff, buy, control and turn inventory, manage cash flow and more |
| Style Encore | Winmark provides over 75 hours of classroom instruction and in-store training on the following: business plans, retail site selection, store set-up, computer training, advertising and marketing, and store operations. Our computer support center offers access to technicians who provide assistance with hardware, software and operational questions seven days a week. |
| Support | |
| Boomerang Kids | *Development of a comprehensive, 3-year financial business plan with monthly data *Pro-forma scenario-based planning *Financing options, preparing for loan applications *Site evaluation, market analysis, demographic review *Negotiation and "offer to lease" assistance *Store design, floor-planning and merchandising strategies *In-store set-up *Back-office set-up assistance, including consignment and point of sale computer system, guidance on banking procedures and supplier management *Initial inventory selection *Grand Opening assistance *On-site store opening assistance |
| Style Encore | |
| Marketing | |
| Boomerang Kids | *Assistance with opening inventory and supplemental inventory thereafter *Preferred vendor management and guidance on new product sourcing *Guidance on product valuations and market conditions *Marketing and advertising resources *Updates to our website - www.boomerangkids.ca - with selected content tailored to your store location |
| Style Encore | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | |
| Boomerang Kids | Once you become familiar with operating a profitable Waves Coffee House it is very possible to open a second or third location. It is quite common in the franchised coffee shop business to own a chain of successful locations. |
| Style Encore | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| International Expansion | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Style Encore | |