The Screenmobile vs The Glass Guru Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
The Glass Guru Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$64,150 - $183,000
Franchise Fee $39,500$17,500 - $65,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee $75/mo.3%
Year Founded 19822004
Year Franchised 19842007
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
The Glass Guru Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
The Glass Guru Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/Yes
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
The Glass Guru Franchise
Training -*Initial 5 Day Franchise Training at HQ *Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions *Regular group conference call trainings *Annual franchise convention On-The-Job Training: 47 hours Classroom Training: 42 hours
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations *Customized Franchise Software and Intranet *Administrative/Technical/Marketing Support *Internet Study Program *Site Selection and Staffing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
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)

* Franchise can be run from home

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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


Expansion Plans
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
The Glass Guru Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

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 The Glass Guru

The Glass Guru, with over 60 franchises in North America, is an industry leader providing a full range of glass, window and door restoration and replacement services to homeowners and businesses alike. The Glass Guru franchisees offer a unique bundle of in-demand services:

Key Benefits for The Glass Guru Franchise Owners The Glass Guru franchise locations are unique in the market. We don't just replace glass & windows like all the others. We also RESTORE them!
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

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