- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$9K - $11K
- Units as of 2016
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28
Company Overview
About The Waiting Game
| Industry | Business Services |
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| Related Categories | Advertising Services |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Leadership | Bill Zapf, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
16765 FishHawk Blvd., #304 Lithia, FL 33547 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2011 (13 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 4 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises worldwide. This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: |
| # of Units | 28 (as of 2016) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a The Waiting Game franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$7,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$9,200 - $11,050 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$6,000 - $9,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$6,000 - $9,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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$150-$250/mo. |
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Term of Agreement
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5 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | The Waiting Game offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| Classroom Training | 3 days |
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| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Field Operations
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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