The Screenmobile vs SmartView Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
SmartView Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$77,297 - $85,225
Franchise Fee $39,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%$360/ week to $600/ week
Advertising Fee $75/mo.3%
Year Founded 19822008
Year Franchised 19842008
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
SmartView Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

 
The Screenmobile Franchise
SmartView 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
SmartView Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
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 SmartView

SmartView Window Solutions is a mobile and home-based franchise concept that specializes in residential and commercial flat glass window film installation. Smart View Window franchisees provide free in-home design consultation and professional installation of window film from a mobile facility. Established in March 2008, SmartView Window Solutions is a franchise brand of Moran Industries, Inc.