The Screenmobile vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $39,500$7,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee $75/mo.-
Year Founded 19821989
Year Franchised 19841994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About The Screenmobile

America's neighborhood screen store, Screenmobile offers quality window and door screen products with the convenience if a mobile store. A nationwide organization backed by quality product alliances, make Screenmobile a convenient choice for today's' busy homeowners. Screenmobile was established in 1982, and today is headquartered in the Southern California area near Palm Springs. A national franchise with nearly 100 locations and growing, Screenmobile is positioned to be a dominant force in the home improvement industry.
Veteran Incentives  $2,500 off franchise fee



About Bathmaster

BCL Bathrooms is an independently owned and operated franchise of BathMasters. We specialize in Tub Replacements, Tub to Shower conversions, Acrylic Wall Systems, Tub Liners, and Tub Reglazing.
BathMaster offers top quality, cost-effective bathtub reglazing, bathtub liners & wall installation services. This in-home service saves customers up to 75% of replacement costs. BathMaster excels in completing projects in a single day, transforming customers bathroom into an environment they will be proud of. BathMaster's innovative products and system support gives our franchises the market advantages necessary for success and growth.