Roto-Static vs Color-Glo Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Roto-Static Franchise
Color-Glo Franchise
Investment $40,000$56,300 - $61,375
Franchise Fee $15,000$33,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%+
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19771979
Year Franchised 19771983
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Roto-Static Franchise
Color-Glo Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Roto-Static Franchise
Color-Glo Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/NoYes/No
Inventory No/NoYes/No
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support

 
Roto-Static Franchise
Color-Glo Franchise
Training Ongoing seminars throughout year On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Ongoing training available
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
Roto-Static Franchise
Color-Glo Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Roto-Static

In 1977 Roto-Static revolutionized the carpet cleaning industry by offering a method that not only left carpets drier than the old "steam cleaning" processes, but also without leaving dirt attracting residues behind. The positive benefits are better appearance; no danger of carpet shrinkage or damage to carpet backing; fast drying times (often under an hour); and carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer!

Today Roto-Static continues to deliver these proven benefits with the highest standards of quality through its network of certified professionals. Quality-oriented homeowners and performance minded facility managers nationwide turn to Roto-Static to provide them with exceptional results and reliable service. We now offer a range of additional services including upholstery cleaning; linoleum and tile cleaning; janitorial services and flood and fire restoration available through our nationwide network of experts. A Canadian company with offices and manufacturing facilities located in Brampton Ontario, Roto-Static is proud to be a "made-in Canada" solution for consumers from coast-to-coast!

 
The modest investment you make in your future will pay huge dividends! Our turn-key package includes all the equipment you'll need to get started growing your business, plus uniforms, marketing materials and a generous supply of cleaning solutions and materials for an investment of approximately $40,000. The term of the Roto-Static franchise agreement is for 10 years with an option for an additional 10 year extension.
 
Considering the long franchise term, the annualized cost is very low.

About Color-Glo

Look around you! Every direction you look you are seeing a potential customer for Color Glo products and services. With fabric covering virtually everything we use in our daily lives and being subjected to the wear and tear of this daily use it is no wonder Color Glo is in such great demand. Our business focuses on the automotive industry and we work with vehicles manufactured by companies such as General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Chrysler, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Toyota, Honda and others all of whom recognize and appreciate the tremendous cost savings we offer them with their new car warranty repairs. We are also in a unique position to offer an incredible value to the used car dealers. Our service is portable so while we make their vehicles more presentable that vehicle does not need to ever leave the lot. Whether it is a minor tear or burn or an extensive color restoration we are able to successfully repair and restore any of the vehicles components, regardless of whether it is leather, vinyl, fabric, velour, plastic or composites. Our proprietary Color Glo products are exclusive, fully tested and backed by an International company. This insures the customer's complete satisfaction now and into the future. In addition to our success in the automotive industry we are also experiencing a tremendous amount of recognition and growth in leather furniture, both commercial and residential. Private aircraft owners appreciate our products as well as boat owners and manufacturers because Color Glo uses environmentally safe water-based products that have passed certain vertical burn testing requirements under FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F part (a) (l) (ii) AMD-25-72 Federal Aviation Regulations and were shown not to add flammability to aircraft leather upholstery. They all appreciate the excellent wear ability and UV resistance we provide for their expensive interiors. Color Glo works directly with warranty companies as well as insurance companies and we offer their customers an alternative to the high cost of replacement.

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