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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of America's Best Water Treaters vs Rainsoft including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $53,000 - $230,000 | $70,000 - $100,000 | 
| Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $61,000 | N/A | 
| Royalty Fee | 3.3-7% | 0 | 
| Advertising Fee | - | 0 | 
| Year Founded | 1996 | 1953 | 
| Year Franchised | 1996 | 1959 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | - | 
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | - | 1. Before/during/after opening new store;	Up to 6 Weeks 2. Conventions/Meetings twice a year | 
| Support | - | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | 
| Marketing | - | - | 
| Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | Yes | 
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
RAINSOFT Water Treament has enjoyed nearly constant expansion in its 51-year history. RAINSOFT provides clean, soft, luxurious great-tasting water to homes and businesses. With a lifetime warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, you know, like our one million plus clients, that you are in good hands. With Franchise-like programs and on-site support before, during and after opening, many dealers are now second-generation businesses with significant cash flow and both passive and active income.