Sparkle Wash vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $65,950 - $128,450$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee $50/mo.2%
Year Founded 1965-
Year Franchised 1967-
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sparkle Wash Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

    Financing Options
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/YesYes/-
    Inventory No/YesYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 36 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Available raining Business development program Support 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
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Sparkle Wash Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Sparkle Wash

    SparkleWash was founded in 1965 and began franchising in 1967. SparkleWash is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. It provides power washing services for transportation, residential, industrial and commercial customers. SparkleWash is the world's leading power wash company. We are an international franchise network specializing in cleaning, restoring, and preserving anything, anywhere, and anytime! We are the only power wash ranked by Entrepreneur and Franchise Times magazines. SparkleWash provides you with the security of knowing that when your local franchisee tackles your job, he or she has the complete support of our entire worldwide technical support network behind him.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SparkleWash International franchise is $85,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $113,450.00 (van mounted) for an exclusive franchise and $100,450.00 (trailer mounted) - $128,450.00 (van mounted) for a non-exclusive franchise.
    The total amount payable to the franchisor and/or its affiliates is $65,950 (trailer mounted) - $95,950.00 (van mounted). This includes the $20,000.00 franchise fee and the $45,950.00 (trailer mounted) - $75,950.00 (van mounted) equipment cost that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in Asia, Canada, Middle East and Philippines    
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee


    About The Dry Boys

    Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
    Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
    Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
    The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.