Disaster Kleenup vs PuroSystems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Investment $22,145 - $94,750$81,500 - $122,400
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $625-$2.1K/mo.8-10%
Advertising Fee $750-$5K/yr.-
Year Founded 19741986
Year Franchised 19941991
Term Of Agreement 2 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 2 years20 years
Renewal Fee $250-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
PuroSystems 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
PuroSystems 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 PuroSystems

Richard D. Spohn and Rory O'Dwyer, two insurance restoration entrepreneurs, joined forces in 1986 to create PuroSystems Inc., a property casualty restoration and reconstruction provider. PuroSystems franchisees repair water, fire and smoke damage and perform structural repairs and reconstruction.
Each year, PuroSystems franchise owners perform thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada. Our commitment to relentless customer service and excellence has earned our position as the restoration partner of choice for many North American insurance companies and property managers. With many years of experience, PuroSystems has become one of the largest restoration franchises across North America. Our training and support ensure that each one of our franchise owners works with compassion, competence, and professionalism to become a hero in his or her community.