Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| EcoBox | BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Investment | 136900 - 324800 | 65000 - 147000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 16-19% | |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1994 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| EcoBox | BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Experience | We are looking for candidates with strong business background, ability to build and motivate a team and to execute and implement operating system. Financial: Minimum of $75,000 in liquid capital Minimum of $250,000 net worth and a strong credit history Ownership structure: Approved franchisee must retain at least 51% ownership at all times and oversee store operations. Training: Successful completion of EcoBox University and in-store training. Other: Good driving record (MVR), good credit, no bankruptcies, U.S. citizenship or the ability to work legally in the U.S. | |
Financing Options |
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| EcoBox | BlueGrace Logistics | |
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| EcoBox | BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Training | Franchisees receive 15 days training: 5 days classroom and 5 days hands on in-store training at our corporate headquarter in Austin, Texas. Additional 5 days on-site training prior to and after store opening. On going online support via GoTo Meeting, DVD and one-on-one training, plus quarterly leadership training and annual meeting. | Available at headquarters: 5 days. |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation | |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | |
| Operations | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators). | |
Expansion Plans |
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| EcoBox | BlueGrace Logistics | |
| 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 | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | 16-19% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Year Founded | |
| EcoBox | 1994 |
| BlueGrace Logistics | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| EcoBox | 2008 |
| BlueGrace Logistics | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| EcoBox | We are looking for candidates with strong business background, ability to build and motivate a team and to execute and implement operating system. Financial: Minimum of $75,000 in liquid capital Minimum of $250,000 net worth and a strong credit history Ownership structure: Approved franchisee must retain at least 51% ownership at all times and oversee store operations. Training: Successful completion of EcoBox University and in-store training. Other: Good driving record (MVR), good credit, no bankruptcies, U.S. citizenship or the ability to work legally in the U.S. |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Equipment | |
| EcoBox} | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Inventory | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Receivables | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| Payroll | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| EcoBox | Franchisees receive 15 days training: 5 days classroom and 5 days hands on in-store training at our corporate headquarter in Austin, Texas. Additional 5 days on-site training prior to and after store opening. On going online support via GoTo Meeting, DVD and one-on-one training, plus quarterly leadership training and annual meeting. |
| BlueGrace Logistics | Available at headquarters: 5 days. |
| Support | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation |
| Marketing | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media |
| Operations | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | 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 | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |
| International Expansion | |
| EcoBox | |
| BlueGrace Logistics | |