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Jovie vs Apex Fun Run — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Jovie | Apex Fun Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $129,649 | $94,000 |
| Total fees | 7% | 10% |
| Outlets | 160 | 131 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 1 |
Jovie: what their numbers say
Discloses bill rates, pay rates, gross margins by service type (nanny: 32%, babysitting: 35%, backup care: 40%) and gross revenue tiers for 34 franchisees in 154 territories operating 12+ months. Excludes 6 new territories and 11 consolidated territories.
Apex Fun Run: what their numbers say
27 franchisees in 70 territories disclosed. Mean EBITDA $197,384 (21.5%). Median EBITDA $151,228 (23.4%). 44% met/exceeded mean EBITDA.
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