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Business Description
Sweet Beginnings is a full-service wedding consulting and event-planning franchise that also offers full d�cor and chair-cover rental services for events ranging from small gatherings to extravagant galas. Sweet Beginnings� packages are individually tailored to each client�s budget and style. In addition, Sweet Beginnings provides event planning for Christmas parties, grand openings, reunions, fashion shows, school events, birthday and anniversary parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other events.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1997
Franchising Since: 2004
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Oregon, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 0 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Sweet Beginnings is a full-service wedding consulting and event-planning franchise that also offers full d�cor and chair-cover rental services for events ranging from small gatherings to extravagant galas. Sweet Beginnings� packages are individually tailored to each client�s budget and style. In addition, Sweet Beginnings provides event planning for Christmas parties, grand openings, reunions, fashion shows, school events, birthday and anniversary parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other events.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1997
Franchising Since: 2004
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 16 | 88.9% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 2 | 11.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 18 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. British Columbia | 8 |
| 2. California | 1 |
| 3. Ontario | 2 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Oregon, Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $35K |
| Cash Investment: | $25-35K |
| Total Investment: | $29-44K |
| Average Total Investment: | $35K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $10-20K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $300 |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | $75 |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 4 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | In-house Marketing | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Office | 4-5 days | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 3-4 days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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