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Business Description
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
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 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 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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