| Metric | Apex Leadership Co. | Card My Yard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $79K - $110K | $10K - $19K |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $9K |
| Liquid Cash Required | $65K | $10K |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $30K |
| Royalty Fee | 8% | 25%; Card My Yard royalties are a simple 25% of each order’s subtotal |
| Category | Events & Entertainment | Events & Entertainment |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Franchising Since | 2012 | 2017 |
| Home-Based | No | Yes |
| Semi-Absentee | No | No |
| Absentee Ownership | No | No |
| Multi-Unit | No | No |
| VetFran | No | No |
| E-2 Visa | Yes | No |
| SBA Approved | Yes | No |
Key Differences
- •Card My Yard has a lower minimum investment.
- •Card My Yard is home-based; Apex Leadership Co. is not.
- •Apex Leadership Co. is SBA approved; Card My Yard is not.
- •Apex Leadership Co. accepts E-2 visa investors; Card My Yard does not.
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