PMA vs Criterium Engineers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PMA Franchise
Criterium Engineers Franchise
Investment $43,300 - $70,000$66,175 - $125,950
Franchise Fee $30,000$49,500 - $79,500
Royalty Fee 10-8%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19851957
Year Franchised 19980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
PMA Franchise
Criterium Engineers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    PMA Franchise
    Criterium Engineers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    PMA Franchise
    Criterium Engineers Franchise
    Training -Training is an intensive 5-days provided at our offices in Portland, Maine. We invite you and an unlimited number of your supervisory employees to attend. Training instruction covers franchise administrative matters, bookkeeping and reporting systems, marketing, customer service and technical training. We do not require persons owning offices which convert from the Predecessor Company's "Home Inspection Consultants" network to attend the initial training program.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsEvery other year, we host a conference with featured speakers addressing a wide range of engineering and business development topics. We also sponsor additional programs, webinars and seminars periodically, to keep our engineers updated and informed about relevant engineering- and real estate-related developments and trends. Technical support Business support Marketing support
    Marketing --
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    PMA Franchise
    Criterium Engineers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About PMA

    Since 1985, Personalized Management Associates (PMA) has been putting representatives in an assortment of positions in the retail, eatery and administration enterprises, including store/branch, midmanagement, specialized, corporate and official levels.

    PMA is the only Franchisor in the USA of an Executive Search Chain specializing in the recession resistant niche markets of restaurant, hospitality and retail management. Featuring: Double Digit Operating Margins, Quick Cash Flow Ramp Up, Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Training, Guidance and Support, Protected Territories, Quality of Life and the Lowest Initial Investment in the Staffing Industry.

    About Criterium Engineers

    "Criterium

    Criterium Engineers is a consulting engineering franchise available to licensed professional engineers.
    The company specializes in building inspection and evaluation services for buyers, investors and building owners and managers.
    Among these are corporations, attorneys, insurance adjusters, lenders and government agencies.
    Services include pre-purchase inspections, insurance investigations, due diligence, maintenance planning, litigation support, reserve studies, environmental site assessments, and construction monitoring and plan review.
    In business over 45 years, the company offers franchisees systems for operating a consulting business and providing engineering services that include business management, marketing, insurance, and referrals.