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Do I need an office to
run my SeekingSitters?
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No! While Seeking
Sitters is designed to
be a
Work
At Home Franchise, depending on
the size of your
location you may choose
to have an outside
office. |
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How much does it cost to
start and operate a
SeekingSitters’
franchise? |
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The benefit of a Seeking
Sitters franchise is
that the start-up costs
and ongoing overhead are
very minimal. And by
following our designed
system, you can start
making money right away!
The initial franchise
fee is $18,500 but can
vary based on size and
market potential of the
city or region being
purchased. Your total
estimated startup cost
is between $25,000 and
$45,000. |
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What is the charge for
royalty? |
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5% |
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Can the royalty fee be
reduced if our sales are
increasing? |
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Yes! There are several
incentives that can help
reduce your royalty fee
to as low as 3%. |
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How much do I contribute
to Corporate
Advertising? |
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Each franchisee
contributes 1% of gross
receipts to a Corporate
Advertising and
Development Fund. |
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How are the territories
designated? |
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Territories are
designated by area and
population. |
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Can I own an entire
city? |
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Yes. Since territories
are based on area as
well as population, you
can negotiate your area.
You can even start in
one area and if no
competing territories
arise, you can build on
your territory. |
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What type of training is
provided? |
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The owner and/or
manager are required to
attend a 2 1/2 day
training program. This
training program is well
organized and will
provide you with the
necessary tools to
successfully start
your own SeekingSitters
Nanny Franchise. |
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How soon can I get my SeekingSitters started?
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You are given the tools
to get your
SeekingSitters started
right away! You can even
have your first
babysitting event
scheduled within days of
training completion. |
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What if I want to later
sell my SeekingSitters
franchise? |
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You may sell your
SeekingSitters
franchise; however, only
individuals approved by
the franchisee will be
allowed to purchase.
Transfer fees,
administrative, legal
and training fees will
apply. |
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Can I incorporate my own
development ideas into
my SeekingSitters
Child-Care Franchise?
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Yes. Every city is
different, so your city
may respond better to a
different babysitting
package. Simply present
your ideas to the
national office for
approval. |
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Does SeekingSitters
offer a finance program?
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No. But we can recommend
franchise lenders that
provide great rates for
qualified individuals. |
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How can I receive a copy
of the Franchise
Agreement? |
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Our Franchise Agreement
has been developed by
attorneys and
specialists in
franchising and is a
valued document which we
do not distribute
indiscriminately. Please
follow the application
procedure and we will be
happy to provide you
with a copy of the
Franchise Agreement. |
