Get Your Party Started

Welcome to "Party for a Living" where you get everything you need to open your own home based entertainment business! We teach you how to offer quality entertainers for both business and family functions including Birthday Parties, Grand Openings, Special Events and Seasonal Promotions. All characters are capable of performing magic, face painting, balloon artistry and much more.

Your comprehensive training program includes: setting up your business, building your costume inventory and supplies, hiring and training entertainers, fi nding customers, building proposals and helping you manage your time - we help you do it all!

Sound good? Keep reading!

Everybody Loves A Party!

Most people don't know how to start planning and managing the details of a truly special event. Party for a Living has found the answer. When businesses want to entice families with children to their stores or malls, they know that fun for the kids is a major draw. If a corporation wishes to have a “thank-you” party for its employees, entertainment has become increasingly important. Just before Christmas and Easter, merchants everywhere are frantically searching for Santa, Scrooge or the Easter Bunny to help attract more customers to their businesses. And, of course, everyday is somebody's birthday! Moms, dads, and grandparents are always hunting desperately for the perfect clown, pirate or princess who can make the party one to remember.

Party for a Living to the rescue! By screening and training dozens of talented entertainers, Party for a Living can assure its customers that their clown or magician, bear or bunny, pirate or princess will provide the excitement necessary to make everyone happy. All of our dynamic characters perform magic, face painting, and balloon artistry while offering memorable experiences for all in attendance. Party for a Living also directs arts & crafts, games, and other activities to entertain both the young and young at heart. We also off er the “Wedding Sitter” and Party-Grams.

Why A Franchise?

To expand Party for a Living nationwide, we have chosen to “share the wealth” by selling franchises to entrepreneurs willing to follow our system for success in their city. Franchising helps businesses grow by offering its members many advantages not available to independent companies. All successful franchise systems provide business owners with many benefits.

You are starting with a proven concept.
You don't need to go through the trial and error process that defeats so many new business owners.

You know up-front what your capital investment will be. All franchisors will furnish you with a disclosure statement outlining the initial investment options. With our comprehensive costume package you have many of the costumes and supplies you will use in your fi rst year! Most bankers agree that under-capitalization is the most common cause of small business failures.

You will not be alone. Since we need you to continue growing our system, we have a significant investment in you! Every eff ort will be made to quickly resolve any problems you may encounter to ensure that you continue to grow your new business.

The forecast is good. Birthdays and holidays come every year and events happen every day. It's always a good day to have a party.

Why A Party For A Living Franchise?

Mark Twain stated that everyone is entitled to at least 5 minutes of silliness a day. Party for a Living is dedicated to making sure that our customers receive their fair share. As a franchise system, Party for a Living will bring the fun and smiles to events all over the country. The franchise industry is booming and Party for a Living will be booming right along with it.

If you are looking for a fun, home-based business, then party for a Living may be a perfect fit. The advantages are plentiful:

• The Party for a Living franchise system is the only national franchise to provide unique, costumed entertainment. In other words, a dominant share of the market is yours for the taking.
• Party for a Living provides extensive support to the members of its system in the form of training manuals, sales and marketing materials, an annual convention and much, much more.
• The Party for a Living system has provided services to many clients which include: Macy's, Simon Malls, Texas Stadium, Cleveland and Akron Zoos, Mustard Seed Market and many more.
• A Party for a living franchise will afford you job satisfaction. 82% of franchises reported satisfaction in a recent survey conducted by the International Franchise Association - making them the “most satisfied workers in America.”
• The purchase price of a Party for a Living franchise is very reasonable: for a total investment of under $45,000, you have everything you need to “Party for a Living!”

Questions?

• Q What experience do I need to be successful?
  A By following the Party for a Living system, you will be trained in all the areas needed for success. It is your attitude, not your experience, that is most important. Entering into this business with the attitude of being “service oriented,” as well as possessing a strong desire to succeed, will be a tremendous advantage.
• Q Where do I locate my Party for a Living office?
  A You may locate your offi ce anywhere in your designated territory. We suggest keeping it in your home to keep overhead down and allow for greater flexibility and profitability. However, a franchisee may have a freestanding location if he or she prefers.
• Q How do I get my costumes and supplies?
  A At the time you purchase your franchise, you will obtain costumes and supplies through our initial costume package plan. After the initial set-up of your costume closet, on-going costumes and supplies are purchased through the Party for a Living corporate office. By buying in large quantities we keep your costs down and profits up.
• Q How are Party for a Living royalty fees paid?
  A Party for a Living is one of the few franchise systems that allows you the first three (3) months of business to be royalty free - giving you time to develop sales and grow your business. We offer a fl at royalty fee so you don't have to calculate a percentage each month. Keeping your book keeping easier with no monthly surprises.

The Franchise Opportunity

Party for a Living is adding fun to special events throughout the country. Will you be part of this exciting business? Evaluate the following information and decide. For a franchise fee of $24,900 Party for a Living will provide:

• A protected territory
• Sales & marketing ongoing assistance
• Detailed Manuals
• Access to our management team for prompt answers to your questions
• Complete training at the corporate office and in your territory

How to Become a Party for a Living Franchisee

Becoming a Party for a Living Franchisee will take about 30 to 60 days. Each step must be taken in turn.

1. Carefully read all the enclosed information to confirm your interest in Party for a Living franchise system.
2. Complete the confidential Franchise Data Form and mail directly to Party for a Living, 331 Lake of the Woods, Akron, OH 44333. Or e-mail to franchise@mypartyforaliving.com
3. If your qualification and background are compatible with that of a Party for a Living owner, we will send you our FTC Disclosure Document for your review.
4. Examine these documents carefully. Your legal and financial professionals should also review them. Our staff stands ready to assist you and your advisors in selecting your territory and gaining a clear understanding of our contract. Call us with any questions that may arise. Please contact our management team at (216) 916-PRTY (7789) or e-mail us at franchise@mypartyforaliving.com for prompt answer to your questions.
5. You are invited to attend a “Discovery Day” in our corporate office anytime during your decision process. Give us a call to arrange your special day.
6. After all documents have been reviewed and you are ready to move forward you will come to the corporate offi ce, sign the documents, pay your fees and begin your exciting franchise training!