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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Disaster Kleenup vs Deckare Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $22,145 - $94,750 | $25,000 - $40,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $50,000 | $14,500 |
Royalty Fee | $625-$2.1K/mo. | 5% |
Advertising Fee | $750-$5K/yr. | - |
Year Founded | 1974 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 1997 |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $250 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Ongoing support |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising | Ad slicks, National media |
Operations |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 100
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a network of the leading, independent property damage restoration contractors across North America. DKI member companies provide full service to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, returning damaged property to pre-loss condition fast and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to their consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.
Since 1995, Deckare has been cleaning and restoring decks and other outdoor wood surfaces. The company uses a two-step process that first strips away any mildew, algae or old paint, and then preserves the restored surface with a clear sealer.
Deckare can repair and protect against sun damage, splintering, cracking, warping and mildew.