3/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

1 /10
Higher than 94% of peers
7 /10
Lower than 36% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The Franchise offered is for the establishment and operation of a temporary seasonal Halloween store, which sells Halloween costumes and related merchandise.
Company Background
Halloween Express is a seasonal pop-up store franchise that sells Halloween costumes and related merchandise. We are the largest temporary Halloween store in America with over 400 locations across North America. With our stores, you can have access to all your favorite Halloween costume brands at one place, so there's no need for you to go from store to store or mall to mall searching for what you need. Our stores also offer onsite alterations of costumes and accessories as well as special event rentals like tables, chairs, linens and more!
Franchise Opportunity
Halloween is a fun time of year, but it can also be stressful. You don't want to spend hours and hours trying to find the perfect costume for you or your kids, only to find out that they are sold out everywhere! This is where we come in. Our company has been helping people celebrate Halloween since 1999 by offering high-quality costumes at affordable prices all year round. We ship our products nationwide so you never have to worry about missing out on the best costumes again! By investing in this franchise opportunity today, you won't just get access to our wide selection of quality costumes; you will also receive ongoing support from one of our expert team members who will help guide your store through its first few months up until opening day next October. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and training so that each new franchisee gets off to a great start with their first season as an independent business owner.
Corporate Structure
Halloween Express, LLC is a Kentucky limited liability company organized in January, 2005. Their principal business address is 302 N. Main Street, Owenton, Kentucky 40359.
Royalties and Marketing Fees

Royalties : 5% of total gross sales

Earnings Transparency

1 /10
This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Franchisee Attrition

1 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2012 of 21.08% was Much Higher than the 8% in the Retail Stores industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Halloween Express Franchisees

Halloween Express Franchise System Development in 2021

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Halloween Express business?
Franchisees typically require at least $170 to $267 investment to get their Halloween Express business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Halloween Express?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $10 in fees directly to Halloween Express in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Halloween Express franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Halloween Express business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical Halloween Express brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Retail industry generate $1,153,118 revenue, so we would expect Halloween Express to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Halloween Express unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Halloween Express franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 5 year contract initially. The renewal length is 5 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

7 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $170,000 to $267,700 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Retail Stores industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

Franchises in the Same Industry

Popular Franchises

Is this your Franchise?

Update your profile with photos, videos, useful information, and start connecting with prospective franchisees today

CLAIM THIS FRANCHISE