Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Play N Trade | Boomerang Kids | |
| Investment | 216600 - 329000 | 167000 - 240000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2%local + 1%Nat'l | 1% |
| Year Founded | 2001 | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | 2003 | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Play N Trade | Boomerang Kids | |
| 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. | |
Financing Options |
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| Play N Trade | Boomerang Kids | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Play N Trade | Boomerang Kids | |
| Training | * Complete all the online training courses. * Read your daily emails that include tips and updates five days a week. * Attend the regular companywide conference calls which we typically hold twice per month. These calls are also recorded for your convenience. * Attend the training sessions at our Support Center in San Clemente CA. (approx nine days) * Work in a high volume store where you can learn from a successful veteran. | 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 |
| Support | You will start by working with a franchise development professional who will guide you through the investigative and financing process. Once you are on board as a franchisee, you will begin working with our real estate department and guide you through the site selection process and negotiating your lease. You will be provided a checklist of items to get your store open. We will track your time to opening and will make sure that you are connected with the appropriate vendors at the right times to support you in your ordering, grand opening, Point of Sale training, and set up of your business accounts. We have support personnel at our office six days a week to answer your calls and emails. | *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 | |
| 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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| Play N Trade | Boomerang Kids | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
|
| Investment | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Play N Trade | 5% |
| Boomerang Kids | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Play N Trade | 2%local + 1%Nat'l |
| Boomerang Kids | 1% |
| Year Founded | |
| Play N Trade | 2001 |
| Boomerang Kids | 1994 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Play N Trade | 2003 |
| Boomerang Kids | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Play N Trade | 10 years |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Play N Trade | |
| 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. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Play N Trade | Yes |
| Boomerang Kids | Yes |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Equipment | |
| Play N Trade} | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Inventory | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Receivables | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Payroll | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Play N Trade | * Complete all the online training courses. * Read your daily emails that include tips and updates five days a week. * Attend the regular companywide conference calls which we typically hold twice per month. These calls are also recorded for your convenience. * Attend the training sessions at our Support Center in San Clemente CA. (approx nine days) * Work in a high volume store where you can learn from a successful veteran. |
| 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 |
| Support | |
| Play N Trade | You will start by working with a franchise development professional who will guide you through the investigative and financing process. Once you are on board as a franchisee, you will begin working with our real estate department and guide you through the site selection process and negotiating your lease. You will be provided a checklist of items to get your store open. We will track your time to opening and will make sure that you are connected with the appropriate vendors at the right times to support you in your ordering, grand opening, Point of Sale training, and set up of your business accounts. We have support personnel at our office six days a week to answer your calls and emails. |
| 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 |
| Marketing | |
| Play N Trade | |
| 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 |
| Operations | |
| Play N Trade | |
| 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. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Play N Trade | 0 |
| Boomerang Kids | |
| International Expansion | |
| Play N Trade | |
| Boomerang Kids | |