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Plan Ahead Events
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:
45
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
45
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
41
91.1%
In 20 States
Canada:
1
2.2%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
3
6.7%
In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:
45
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
6
2. Georgia
3
3. Virginia
3
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$30K
Cash Investment:
$28-32K
Total Investment:
$30-35K
Average Total Investment:
$33K
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)
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
150
Site Selection Assistance?
Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
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
