Event planning
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The investment required to open a Plan Ahead Events Franchise is between $45,855 - $71,245 . There is an initial franchise fee of $34,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Plan Ahead Events name.
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
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
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
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
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
How much money you could make as a Plan Ahead Events Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Plan Ahead Events Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Plan Ahead Events and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recomend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Plan Ahead Events franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.