If you are looking for information on the Parties by Terrye franchise business opportunity, Parties by Terry party franchises or Parties by Terri franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Parties by Terrye® is owned and operated by Terrye and Robert Grosshandler and based in Owings Mills, Maryland just outside of Baltimore. For this husband and wife team, the party began in 1983 when Terrye introduced an entirely hands-on approach to entertaining at children's birthday parties. They built their business on the philosophy that with kids taking an active part, party entertainment had the potential to be fun and, at the same time, meaningful as a growing tool.
Today, Parties by Terrye offers full-service event planning for practically any function, celebration or gathering. Over twenty years of experience in the party business in a multitude of varying aspects has armed Terrye and Robert with a wealth of knowledge that makes them indispensable resources when planning any type of party.
No matter who you are - the C.E.O. of a large company or a stay-at-home mom of three - everyone has reason to party! Birthdays, religious ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries and holidays are just some of the times when we let down our hair and celebrate. But in today's fast-paced world where time is of the essence, people have very little of it to spare when it comes to orchestrating a major event. And what's more, most people wouldn't know where to begin to put all of the necessary pieces together.
When clients hire Parties by Terrye professionals to plan their special event, they know that they are getting the best possible service from experts in party planning and a trusted leader in the industry. The Parties by Terrye program brings the wealth of knowledge necessary to get the job done. They also offer invaluable insight and a host of strong industry connections made throughout many successful years in the business.
Have you always thought about owning and operating a business of your own? Are you someone looking for a career change from the corporate world?
Parties by Terrye franchisee prospects may include an energetic mom (or dad!) returning to work, or a team of two seeking to combine their experiences and talents with the right business opportunities. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals looking to become part of an expanding, exciting industry.
As a franchisee, you enjoy a number of advantages that a stand-alone, independent start-up does not. You begin with the accumulated experience, know-how, business practices and operating plan that come with a franchise.
As a franchisee, you enjoy name-brand recognition and a network of support provides an immediate and distinct competitive edge over the independent business. You can avoid that costly trial-and-error period that causes so many problems for start-up businesses. As a franchisee, you'll "hit the ground running."
The Parties by Terrye opportunity gives you the ready-made framework within which to build a successful business.
Each year, more than $800 billion in goods and services are sold through franchises in the United States. There are over 550,000 individual franchise outlets nationally, and each working day, a new franchise opens every five minutes.
You could be a part of this growth story - as a part of our Parties by Terrye franchise experience.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
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2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
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