American Asphalt Sealcoating vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $35,000 - $45,000$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee $15,000$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee 5-7%2%-4%
Advertising Fee -$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 19872011
Year Franchised 19982015
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee Administrative costs-


Business Experience Requirements
 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Experience
  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

    • We're looking to partner with motivated entrepreneurs who have liquid funds amounting to at least 150% of the figures listed in Item 7 of CRATE's Franchise Disclosure Document, and proper licensing.

    Financing Options
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    CRATE Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    CRATE Franchise
    Training -

    Ongoing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    CRATE franchisees receive ongoing training and support with everything from lead screening, marketing, sales, project management, field implementation, and security/safety procedures. CRATE's 24/7 support team offers contractors the benefit of warmed up leads and setting up initial walk-throughs.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    <10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

    Our time-tested business model equips contractors with the necessary tools to offer a residential construction business which offers affordable remodeling for kitchens and bathrooms to customers wishing to implement a high-end renovation to an existing kitchen or bathroom layout. Our system is designed to maximized efficiency, as well as profit-per-workday.

    Expansion Plans
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    CRATE Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About American Asphalt Sealcoating

    Get your share of the Hundred Billion Dollar Pavement Maintenance Services Industry With Our Franchise!
    Now YOU can own an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise. With an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise, you will receive the COMPLETE backing, experience, and support from the NATIONAL LEADER in Pavement Services. Be the LEADER in the pavement services industry by providing the following services: Sealcoating, HMA Patching, Resurfacing, Rejuvenation, Crack Sealing, Traffic Control Striping, Repairs/Replacement, Maintenance Services.

    About CRATE

    CRATE Franchise Systems -- the franchisor of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE -- offers home improvement specialists industry-leading solutions in lead generation and maximizing profit-per-workday while helping them deliver organized, efficient remodeling services. Each signature crate, an 8' x 16' x 8' tall container, includes all the necessary tools and materials contractors need to complete a quality remodel in as little as seven days. CRATE Franchise Systems is now expanding through a targeted franchise program. Immediate opportunities are available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon.