Disaster Kleenup vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $22,145 - $94,750$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$7,000
Royalty Fee $625-$2.1K/mo.-
Advertising Fee $750-$5K/yr.-
Year Founded 19741989
Year Franchised 19941994
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Renewal Fee $250-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising-
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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Disaster Kleenup

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.

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.