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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Servpro vs Bonus Building Care including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $167,575 - $221,450 | $9,020 - $41,919 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $7,500 |
Royalty Fee | 3-10% | 10% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1967 | 1996 |
Year Franchised | 1969 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $2K |
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 | Yes/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | Yes/Yes |
Equipment | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
Inventory | Yes/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | Yes/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Business development program | Unlimited |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Using the experience she gained with Jani-King, Arleen Cavanaugh started her own commercial cleaning business, Bonus Building Care. The company currently serves businesses throughout the South and Midwest.