The Pampered Chef has grown to become one of the leading direct sales and work at home opportunities since its launch in 1981. The business was created by Doris Carpenter in 1980, and has attracted many happy cooks who position themselves as consultants and host cooking parties to sell gourmet kitchen supplies, accessories, and foods. With over 60,000 associates and growing, The Pampered Chef is a globally-recognized network marketing business that is helping people of all ages and backgrounds launch their own business. But how much does it really cost to make that first sale? Is The Pampered Chef business worth the investment?
Startup Costs for The Pampered Chef
The Pampered Chef offers a comprehensive business package for prospective business owners, featuring business materials, training, and a diverse catalog of kitchen products as part of the startup package. The total cost to begin is $155, and a consultants can sign up online. For an additional fee, a consultant website can be launched to generate referral sales.
The Process of Becoming a Pampered Chef Consultant
After signing up for the package and paying the fee, each consultant will be given a web ID to review the entire agreement for a period of nine days. If they choose to accept the agreement, they can proceed to the next stage and get started in building their business. Training is available through videos, books, newsletters, and over the phone.
Consultants also have an opportunity to earn rewards for each sales level they achieve, as well as incentives for recruiting other consultants. Dream vacations, jewelry, and free Pampered Chef products are just a few of the non-monetary benefits of joining the program. Maintaining an active status is a top priority for all consultants, which means making at least $100 in sales every month. Consultants who don't meet their monthly goals are charged an 'insurance fee' of $2 each month.
Startup Costs for The Pampered Chef
The Pampered Chef offers a comprehensive business package for prospective business owners, featuring business materials, training, and a diverse catalog of kitchen products as part of the startup package. The total cost to begin is $155, and a consultants can sign up online. For an additional fee, a consultant website can be launched to generate referral sales.
The Process of Becoming a Pampered Chef Consultant
After signing up for the package and paying the fee, each consultant will be given a web ID to review the entire agreement for a period of nine days. If they choose to accept the agreement, they can proceed to the next stage and get started in building their business. Training is available through videos, books, newsletters, and over the phone.
Consultants also have an opportunity to earn rewards for each sales level they achieve, as well as incentives for recruiting other consultants. Dream vacations, jewelry, and free Pampered Chef products are just a few of the non-monetary benefits of joining the program. Maintaining an active status is a top priority for all consultants, which means making at least $100 in sales every month. Consultants who don't meet their monthly goals are charged an 'insurance fee' of $2 each month.
Comments
Kim in Midlothian, VA
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/29/2010
A new consultant signing up in Jan-Feb '10 can qualify for a 50% rebate on the startup kit - great deal. I've been selling Pampered Chef for 6 years and as a fulltime employee/single mom for the State of VA, I don't make enough to money for extras. PamChef has provided me the opportunity to make extra money for a new SUV and to pay for college expenses. I only work a handful of hours each week, and what little office work I do for my business is done at home. I usually win all my personal products free as well, so I'm loving my kitchen these days! email me at backinschoollady@aol.com
Bonnie
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/18/2010
When I was working for PC, the hosts paid for the ingredients for the shows. That was why they earned an extra $15 hospitality bonus.
George
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/11/2010
I don't see why people are getting upset by this. To me it seems to be an unbiased report. I stumbled upon it to find out more about joining Pampered Chef, and it hasn't detered me at all. I think the fact that other Pampered Chef consultants are getting upset is sort of a turn off.
Bethany
(Guest)
(Guest)
09/19/2009
"This equates to a range of 7 - 9+ hours of work for each party, multiplied by your average billable rate for any other job you may have completed instead (the average administrative salary is $12 - $15 per hour, which equates to $85 - $135 in work time)."
There is a MAJOR problem with your logic here. You are assuming that any prospective Pampered Chef consultant has the time and ability to get another job that pays her $12-$15 an hour. Part of the appeal of being a Pampered Chef consultant is the flexibility of the schedule. A mom with young children or a student may not be able to get a job that pays $12-$15 an hour while also allowing her to set her own hours. Pampered Chef does. Additionally, in the current economy, jobs that pay $12-$15 per hour may be hard to come by.
I'm a new Pampered Chef Consultant and I like the others see problems with this post. You're putting the "consultant" you interviewed in violation of the agreement, by linking directly to her site, on top of everything everyone else has pointed out. For anyone who reads this, please don't let it deter you from joining the PC family. After 90 days with them, I'm very pleased with my experience so far!
This post is lying
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/26/2008
I don't know where you got the information about the insurance if you don't meet a goal. That is not the truth. We are charged $2 a month on any commission we make. This is a liability insurance for our consultants in case of accidents in homes.
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