A Sweet Beginnings Wedding Consulting & Event Planners
- Sweet Beginnings Franchise Corp.
105 - 1037 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1E3
Canada
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(866) 730-5553
/
(604) 738-9552
- (604) 876-6460 (Fax)
Sweet Beginnings is a full-service wedding consulting and event-planning franchise that also offers full decor 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 |
20 |
90.9% |
| Company-Owned Units |
2 |
9.1% |
| Total Operating Units |
22 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
2 |
11.1% |
In 2 States
|
| Canada |
16 |
88.9% |
In 3 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
18 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| British Columbia |
8 |
| Ontario |
2 |
| California |
1 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Oregon, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
4 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| 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
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| On-Site |
3-4 Days |
| Corporate Office |
4-5 Days |
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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 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
0 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| 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 |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
5 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 10 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
6 |
| USA |
Yes, CA, FL, AZ, NV |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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