Balloon Cafe Franchise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 10:09PM Balloon design & delivery services
While many people dream of owning a store, the Balloon Café home-based franchise is for those who want to be part of a proven business system while enjoying a more flexible lifestyle. Some of the distinct benefits include:
• Ability to professionally serve customers without a retail location
• Communicate with customers by telephone no matter where you are
• Flexibility to come and go from the operation as needed
• Zero retail store rent/lease payments
• Limited point-of-sale expenses such as cash registers
• Zero merchandising expenses such as signage, price tags, etc.
• Reduced, or in many cases, zero payroll expenses
• Significantly lower inventory requirements
• Home-based business tax advantages
Today Balloon Café is growing to deliver gourmet balloons worldwide through a vast franchise network, providing customers with the same superior-quality products and services everywhere!
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Balloon Cafe Franchises?
Total Cost: $8,000 USD -$30,100
Total Franchise Fees: $6,000 USD -$20,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $60-200/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $1K
Contact Information for Balloon Cafe
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Balloon Cafe Inc. |
Phone Number: (435)752-5729 |
Historical Expansion
In what year did Balloon Cafe begin operations? 1999
When did Balloon Cafe begin selling franchises? 2002
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 2 0 0 0 2004 2 0 0 0 2003 1 0 0 0 2002 0 0 0 1 2001 0 0 0 1
Future Expansion
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,
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 No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures
Marketing
Ad slicks
Franchise Operation Restrictions
This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.0% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
Can you buy this franchise for no money down? YesPlease note: You must download a free copy of Franchise Analyzer Professional to receive these benefits and so much more. Click here to download your FREE copy now.
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