Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Whimsy | KneeShorts | |
| Investment | 75000 - 180000 | 37750 - 74500 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 1.5% - 6% |
| Advertising Fee | N/A | up to $1,000 per season |
| Year Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
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| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Whimsy | KneeShorts | |
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Financing Options |
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Training & Support |
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| Whimsy | KneeShorts | |
| Training | We provide you an initial training program that covers material aspects of the operation of the franchised business. The topics covered are listed in the chart below. This training is offered on an as needed basis at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, or another location we designate. You must designate a manger for the franchised business and he or she must satisfactorily complete the initial training approximately 8 weeks before the opening of the franchised business. One assistant of your choosing may also attend at your option. | We provide you an initial training program that covers material aspects of the operation of the franchised business. This training is offered on an as needed basis at our headquarters in Utah, or another location we designate. You must designate a manger for the franchised business and he or she must satisfactorily complete the initial training approximately 8 weeks before the opening of the franchised business. One assistant of your choosing may also attend at your option. |
| Support | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Operations | Contact us for up to date information. Our business operations are covered in detail in our business OPs manual as well as our Franchise Disclosure Document provided to franchisees. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Whimsy | KneeShorts | |
| 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 | 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 |
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| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
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| KneeShorts | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Whimsy | |
| KneeShorts | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Whimsy | 6% |
| KneeShorts | 1.5% - 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Whimsy | N/A |
| KneeShorts | up to $1,000 per season |
| Year Founded | |
| Whimsy | 2003 |
| KneeShorts | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Whimsy | 2008 |
| KneeShorts | 2009 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Whimsy | 10 years |
| KneeShorts | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Whimsy | 20% of current franchise fee |
| KneeShorts | 20% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| KneeShorts | |
Financing Options |
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| Equipment | |
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| Inventory | |
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| KneeShorts | |
| Receivables | |
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| KneeShorts | |
| Payroll | |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Whimsy | We provide you an initial training program that covers material aspects of the operation of the franchised business. The topics covered are listed in the chart below. This training is offered on an as needed basis at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, or another location we designate. You must designate a manger for the franchised business and he or she must satisfactorily complete the initial training approximately 8 weeks before the opening of the franchised business. One assistant of your choosing may also attend at your option. |
| KneeShorts | We provide you an initial training program that covers material aspects of the operation of the franchised business. This training is offered on an as needed basis at our headquarters in Utah, or another location we designate. You must designate a manger for the franchised business and he or she must satisfactorily complete the initial training approximately 8 weeks before the opening of the franchised business. One assistant of your choosing may also attend at your option. |
| Support | |
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| KneeShorts | |
| Marketing | |
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| KneeShorts | |
| Operations | |
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| KneeShorts | Contact us for up to date information. Our business operations are covered in detail in our business OPs manual as well as our Franchise Disclosure Document provided to franchisees. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Whimsy | 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 |
| KneeShorts | 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 |
| Canada Expansion | |
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| International Expansion | |
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