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Following are estimates of required capital to purchase and equip a typical COMMISSION EXPRESS business with either a protected or open market Development Territory and operate it for the first year.
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Protected_Market |
Open_Market |
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| Expenditure | From | To | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee |
$10,000 | $40,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Leasehold improvements | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
$0 |
| Leasehold deposit | $0 | $500 | $0 |
$0 |
| 1st month's rent | $0 | $500 | $0 |
$0 |
| Furniture & equipment | $0 | $5,500 | $0 |
$0 |
| Capital pool | $150,000 | $200,000 | $75,000 | $125,000 |
| QuickBooks Accounting | $100 | $200 | $100 | $200 |
| Computer & software | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Fax, telephone & copier | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Initial training expenses | $800 | $1,600 | $800 | $1,600 |
| Brochures, banners,etc. | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| Business licenses | $200 | $400 | $200 | $400 |
| Insurance | $500 | $800 | $500 | $800 |
| Pre-opening advertising | $1,500 | $2,500 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Association membership | $100 | $200 | $100 | $200 |
| Attorney review | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Additional marketing funds |
$7,000 | $25,000 | $7,000 | $25,000 |
| Initial Investment | $172,300 | $291,500 | $112,800 $192,500 |
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