HomePros vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
HomePros Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $101,285 - $143,475$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $19,500$7,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011989
Year Franchised 20021994
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
HomePros Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Basic home repair skills
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    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    HomePros Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    HomePros Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About HomePros

    HomePros Corporation offers professional home improvement and repair services to the general public. HomePros specializes in small to medium sized construction projects and is engaged in the refurbishment of distressed residential real estate.

    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.