Bonus Building Care vs E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonus Building Care vs E.P.I.C. Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bonus Building Care Franchise
E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise
Investment $9,020 - $41,919$10,000 - $12,500
Franchise Fee $7,500$6,500
Royalty Fee 10%4-10%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19961994
Year Franchised 19961994
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $2K10% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bonus Building Care Franchise
E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/YesNo/No
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables Yes/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise
    Training Unlimited-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesToll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Bonus Building Care Franchise
    E.P.I.C. Systems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Bonus Building Care

    Started in 1996, BONUS® Building Care has grown rapidly to become an emerging leader in the commercial cleaning franchise industry. Founded on decades of commercial cleaning franchising experience,
    the BONUS® Building Care franchise system is based on the belief that a commercial cleaning franchise business is an opportunity that should be affordable to everyone, and when the unique BONUS® Building Care franchise system and business plan is followed, the franchisee will succeed.

    Using the experience she gained with Jani-King, Arleen Cavanaugh started her own commercial cleaning business, Bonus Building Care. The company currently serves businesses throughout the South and Midwest.

    About E.P.I.C. Systems

    Founded by Jeff Schaperjohn in 1994, E.P.I.C. Systems provide a variety of industries with cleaning services. This homebased business can clean offices, medical facilities, retail businesses, restaurants and factories. Evansville, Indiana-based E.P.I.C. also cleans carpet and upholstery for its commercial customers.