Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Plan Ahead Events | |
| Investment | 101089 - 138344 | 45855 - 71245 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 8 - 4% | $300+/mo.. |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | |
| Year Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 2005 | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Plan Ahead Events | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Plan Ahead Events | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Plan Ahead Events | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 64 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Regional training | Led by industry experts in out of home advertising, your initial training program is packed with all the information you will need to learn to successfully launch your business. During your week in West Palm Beach, FL at our corporate headquarters we will cover the following: - Business operations - Internet marketing your business - Financial management - Generating sales - Event Management During your start-up, we send our Plan Ahead Events support specialist to you location to help you put everything in place that you learned during your initial training. We understand that you will leave our headquarters with a lot of information and that s why we know how important it is for you to learn your business in your market. We will work side by side with you as you begin your new business providing guidance throughout the process of setting up your business including: - Office review of processes, forms, and documents - Advertising and marketing implementation - Time management - Establishing financial goals - Networking - Preparing for client appointments |
| Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Our commitment to helping you succeed does not stop after you open your doors. We have developed the best program for support in the industry. We will work with you throughout the life of your business to help you grow and profit. On Going Support Our ongoing support program includes: - Regional Meeting & Training Sessions - Regional Support Staff - Franchise Owner Conventions - Technical Assistance - Toll Free 800 number and online help |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | We will teach you how to successfully market your business and you will receive a professional collection of business and marketing materials. Additionally, you receive a targeted internet advertising campaign, public relations support and promotional product giveaways all designed to introduce and generate brand awareness. You will also receive an individually customized store website to help market your business. Your store website will also be linked to the main corporate site and participate in SEO programs to help improve your site's search rankings. When you became a Plan Ahead Events franchisee, you enjoy the support provided by a global company combined with the independence of owning your own business. In addition, every Plan Ahead Events franchisee enjoys the benefits of being part of a large network with perks such as: On Going Support - Internet advertising programs - Professionally designed marketing materials - Access to proprietary software unlike any other in the industry - Ongoing Support - Turnkey business |
| Operations | * Franchise can be run from home * 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Plan Ahead Events | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | 8 - 4% |
| Plan Ahead Events | $300+/mo.. |
| Advertising Fee | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | 1% |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Year Founded | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | 2001 |
| Plan Ahead Events | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | 2005 |
| Plan Ahead Events | 2007 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | 10 years |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Equipment | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company} | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Inventory | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Receivables | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| Payroll | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | On-The-Job Training: 64 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Regional training |
| Plan Ahead Events | Led by industry experts in out of home advertising, your initial training program is packed with all the information you will need to learn to successfully launch your business. During your week in West Palm Beach, FL at our corporate headquarters we will cover the following: - Business operations - Internet marketing your business - Financial management - Generating sales - Event Management During your start-up, we send our Plan Ahead Events support specialist to you location to help you put everything in place that you learned during your initial training. We understand that you will leave our headquarters with a lot of information and that s why we know how important it is for you to learn your business in your market. We will work side by side with you as you begin your new business providing guidance throughout the process of setting up your business including: - Office review of processes, forms, and documents - Advertising and marketing implementation - Time management - Establishing financial goals - Networking - Preparing for client appointments |
| Support | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Plan Ahead Events | Our commitment to helping you succeed does not stop after you open your doors. We have developed the best program for support in the industry. We will work with you throughout the life of your business to help you grow and profit. On Going Support Our ongoing support program includes: - Regional Meeting & Training Sessions - Regional Support Staff - Franchise Owner Conventions - Technical Assistance - Toll Free 800 number and online help |
| Marketing | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Plan Ahead Events | We will teach you how to successfully market your business and you will receive a professional collection of business and marketing materials. Additionally, you receive a targeted internet advertising campaign, public relations support and promotional product giveaways all designed to introduce and generate brand awareness. You will also receive an individually customized store website to help market your business. Your store website will also be linked to the main corporate site and participate in SEO programs to help improve your site's search rankings. When you became a Plan Ahead Events franchisee, you enjoy the support provided by a global company combined with the independence of owning your own business. In addition, every Plan Ahead Events franchisee enjoys the benefits of being part of a large network with perks such as: On Going Support - Internet advertising programs - Professionally designed marketing materials - Access to proprietary software unlike any other in the industry - Ongoing Support - Turnkey business |
| Operations | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | * Franchise can be run from home * 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Plan Ahead Events | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Plan Ahead Events | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |
| International Expansion | |
| ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company | |
| Plan Ahead Events | |