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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Crestcom vs Expense Reduction Consulting including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $85,345 - $101,699 | $33,100 - $45,100 | 
| Franchise Fee | $69,500 | $29,900 | 
| Royalty Fee | 35.5% | 7% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1987 | 1993 | 
| Year Franchised | 1991 | 2005 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | $500 | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | - | 
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | No/No | 
| Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No | 
| Equipment | No/No | No/No | 
| Inventory | No/No | No/No | 
| Receivables | No/No | No/No | 
| Payroll | No/No | No/No | 
Training & Support | 
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| Training | Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: Bi-annual meetings | - | 
| Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | - | 
| Marketing | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - | 
| Operations | 
	
	 
	Franchise can be run from home. 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2 
 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)  | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | No | No | 
| International Expansion | Yes | No | 
NO LONGER FRANCHISING