Babies 'N' Bells Franchise
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 06:44PM Custom invitations, announcements and thank-you notes
Dara Craft had been working in the marketing and advertising agency when she gave birth to her first child. Wanting to be a stay-at-home mother and still have a career, Craft investigated numerous homebased businesses she could start. In 1993, Craft founded Creation Celebration, a custom printing business. Three years later, the company changed its name to Babies 'N' Bells Inc.
Today, Babies 'N' Bells creates invitations, announcements and thank-you notes for numerous occasions. The company began franchising in 1997.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Babies 'N' Bells Franchises?
Total Cost: $16,700-$28,900
Total Franchise Fees: $9,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 8%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2K
Contact Information for Babies 'N' Bells
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Babies 'N' Bells Inc. |
Toll Free: (888)418-2229 |
Historical Expansion
In what year did Babies 'N' Bells begin operations? 1996
When did Babies 'N' Bells begin selling franchises? 1997
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 56 0 0 44 2004 64 0 0 34 2003 59 0 0 30 2002 68 0 0 14 2001 66 0 0 5
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest:
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory Yes No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, National media
Franchise Operation Restrictions
This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.50% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes