Systems Paving vs AR WORKSHOP Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Systems Paving vs AR WORKSHOP including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Systems Paving Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Investment $39,950 - $120,800$71,449 - $125,666
Franchise Fee $14,800 - $17,800$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Systems Paving Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Experience

*Strong business acumen *Ability to motivate and lead a team *Positive "can do" attitude *Sales experience preferable *No construction experience necessary

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Financing Options
 
Systems Paving Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Systems Paving Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Training

2 weeks of comprehensive training at our California home office for you and your key employees. Once you return home, we provide continued support, including field training at your location. Training includes: *Business planning *Marketing planning and strategies *Sales consultation *Installation training *Best practices

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Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet-
Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Systems Paving Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Systems Paving

Established in 1992, Systems Paving, Inc. combined the unique talents and experience of Larry Green and Doug Lueck. With over 55 years of experience, we have a lot of important lessons to share. We know what it's like to be your own boss, and we know what it takes. We are extremely passionate about our business and want people who are interested in sharing that passion. Our success relies on a proven, detailed process. We've done our homework to pave the way. From business training and major marketing support to our proprietary technology, we give you all the tools you need. This process makes a Systems Paving franchise simple for you, satisfying for homeowners and successful for everyone.

About AR WORKSHOP

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Our AR WORKSHOP DIY workshop franchise opportunity is a way to make a living and to become integrated in your community offering hands-on classes to create customizable home decor pieces out of raw materials including wood, canvas and other media. Wine and beer may be sold or brought on a bring-your-own beverage basis by customers of your workshop. We do not have one particular idea of what a workshop owner should look like, which means our franchise partners come from all walks of life.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an AR WORKSHOP franchise is between $71,449 and $125,666. This includes $27,280 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate for the operation of one outlet and $22,280 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate for operation of a second or subsequent outlet.

Veteran Incentives 10% off franchise fee

#307 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.