Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Wild Bird Centers of America | Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Investment | 120250 - 195350 | 133575 - 220408 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 4.50% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | Up to 1% | |
| Year Founded | 1985 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 1990 | 2010 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Wild Bird Centers of America | Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Experience | Birding hobby knowledge | 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. |
Financing Options |
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| Wild Bird Centers of America | Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Wild Bird Centers of America | Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| 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 | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | 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. |
| 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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| Wild Bird Centers of America | Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Canada, |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 4.50% |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | Up to 1% |
| Year Founded | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 1985 |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 1990 |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 2010 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | 5 years |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Birding hobby knowledge |
| 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. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | No |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Equipment | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America} | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Inventory | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Receivables | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Payroll | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| 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. |
| Support | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| 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. |
| Marketing | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Operations | |
| 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) |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |
| International Expansion | |
| Wild Bird Centers of America | Canada, |
| Diva Doghouse & Company | |