Fibrenew vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fibrenew Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $87,812 - $99,452$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $47,000$30,000
Royalty Fee $695/mo.7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1987-
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fibrenew Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience Fibrenew franchisees come from all walks of life. The diversity of backgrounds and past careers is widely varied, including: Engineer, Sales Executive, Teacher, Stock Broker, Military, Chemist, Printing Industry, Insurance, Manufacturing, Rocket Scientist, Painting, Mechanic, Truck Driver, IT / Networking, Accounting, Golf Pro, Pilot, Much more...
Even with this diversity, there are a few criteria that franchise owners must meet:
- Can not be color blind
- Enjoys working with their hands
- Confidence with relationship & networking sales
- Physically fit as lifting furniture may be required
- Is trainable and coach-able		Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

Financing Options
 
Fibrenew Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/YesYes/-
Inventory No/YesYes/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Fibrenew Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Training You will be trained at our Calgary, AB training center. The 2 week training session is conducted by seasoned technicians who have all owned and operated their own Fibrenew Franchise. All told, our instructors have over over 50 years of combined knowledge. The training center is set up to facilitate hands-on instruction and practice of the many techniques our technicians use in the field everyday, including: * repair techniques * color identification * material identification * business operations * marketing and sales * communications On-The-Job Training: 12 weeks Classroom Training: 80+ hours raining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Support Fibrenew offers live training and meetings on a regular basis and requires all franchise owners to attend. Besides their educational value, these conventions, seminars and workshops offer everyone an opportunity to meet, network and share valuable business experiences. Our dedicated support staff provides our franchisees with expert field assistance, whether it be a question with a repair, color matching, products, business operations or administration. All support technicians are past or present franchisees who have 'walked a mile' as Fibrenew repair technicians and business owners. We are here to help by phone, live video feed, email and/or our online Technical Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Fibrenew Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Fibrenew

Our mission is to remain as the worldwide leader in leather, plastic and vinyl restoration and repair, while assisting our franchisees in achieving their personal and financial goals through owning and operating a thriving business.
Our vision is to provide our service, throughout the world with integrity, distinction, and enthusiasm.
Fibrenew continues to implement systems designed to improve every aspect of what we do, and how we do it. We are committed to providing advanced training, support and the opportunity of growth for every franchise owner.

Franchising Opportunities Available in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & Mexico.

Veteran incentives: 10% off franchise fee



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In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
#275 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#350 in Franchise 500 for 2021.











About The Dry Boys

Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.