Plan Ahead Events
2121 Vista Pkwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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(877) 866-1750
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(561) 868-1480
- (561) 478-4340 (Fax)
Plan Ahead Events is a home-based, full-service meetings & events management company serving clients worldwide. We offer creative solutions for meetings, conventions, trade shows, special events, and incentive travel. Touted as one of the "four home-based businesses in demand" by Entrepreneur Magazine and with the US Department of Labor projecting a "16% growth in jobs over the next 8 years," this $500 billion global industry presents one of the most exciting business opportunities available. With the trend toward Corporate America learning to outsource most of their meeting planning functions, there is no doubt that investing in a Plan Ahead Events franchise is the right choice for you. Join the only franchise in the event planning industry that was inducted into the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 in its first year of operation and ranked in the top 250 for 2011. Discover more by visiting www.discoverplanaheadevents.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2007
Franchising Since: 2007
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
100 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
100 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
41 |
91.1% |
In 20 States
|
| Canada |
1 |
2.2% |
In 1 Provinces
|
| International |
3 |
6.7% |
In 1 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
45 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Florida |
6 |
| Georgia |
3 |
| Virginia |
3 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
150 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| WPB HQ |
1 Week |
| Franchisee Location |
1 Week |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$30K |
| Cash Investment |
$28-32K |
| Total Investment |
$32.5-35K |
| Average Total Investment |
$34K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$24.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$24K |
| On-Going Royalty |
$300/month (first year) |
| Average Royalty |
0% |
| Advertising Fee |
$100/month (first year) |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
N/A
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
N/A |
| General Business Experience |
N/A |
| Specific Industry Experience |
N/A |
| Formal Education |
N/A |
| Psychological Profile |
N/A |
| Personal Interviews |
N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
35 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
65 |
| USA |
Yes, All except MD, ND, SD, ME |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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