Babies 'N' Bells Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Invitations & announcements
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $16.7K - 28.9K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 1997
About Babies 'N' Bells Inc.
Dara Craft had been working in the marketing and advertising agency when she gave birth to her first child. Wanting to be a stay-at-home mother and still have a career, Craft investigated numerous homebased businesses she could start. In 1993, Craft founded Creation Celebration, a custom printing business. Three years later, the company changed its name to Babies 'N' Bells Inc.Today, Babies 'N' Bells creates invitations, announcements and thank-you notes for numerous occasions. The company began franchising in 1997.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $16,700 - $28,900
Franchise Fee: $9,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $9,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $15,000
Liquid Cash Available: $15,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, National media,
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