The Gutter Guys vs USA Insulation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Gutter Guys Franchise
USA Insulation Franchise
Investment $91,700$170,500 - $346,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19881985
Year Franchised 20002007
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee 25% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Gutter Guys Franchise
USA Insulation Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills, good work ethic
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    The Gutter Guys Franchise
    USA Insulation Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    The Gutter Guys Franchise
    USA Insulation Franchise
    Training -USA Insulation provides an initial 3-4 week training program. There is a mix of classroom learning, practical application and on-the-job training. You will be certified by the best in the business - USA Insulation's Training & Sales team. On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesUSA Insulation supports our Franchisees throughout the Franchise process. From Training and Site Selection to Sales and Continuing Education, our support team is there to guide you through the growth of your business. Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingThe sales process starts with marketing and lead generation. We will provide our franchisees with marketing tools including television, radio and print creative, direct mailer pieces and couponing methods. We will also be provide our various proven lead generating programs. In addition, we will provide guidance and expertise on media planning and strategies. Every market is different, so USA Insulation is committed to tailoring a Marketing Campaign to your market's needs. Ad Templates Social media Website development
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7

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

    		The USA Insulation System incorporates lead generation, Sales, Installation, Management, and everything in between. All Franchisees are given an Operations Manual as a ready reference, and support staff is only a call away. Our proven systems for Sales, Installation and Revenue Generation are time-tested and refined by Francorp, one of the Franchise industry leaders. Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 12

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Gutter Guys Franchise
    USA Insulation Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Gutter Guys

    The Gutter Guys was founded by Michael Williams in 1988. Michael had been working in the restaurant and hospitality business for the previous fifteen years and needed gutters and downspouts on his new home. Amazed at the total lack of professionalism in the gutter companies he encountered while getting gutter installation estimates, he decided to start The Gutter Guys. Using his extensive knowledge of and passion for customer service, Michael's company now serves more than 300,000 happy customers throughout four mid-Atlantic states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

    Not only did Michael develop the recipe to satisfy his customers, he also found the right recipe to recruit and retain quality employees. While discussing how to utilize and reward skilled employees with his business advisor and CPA Chuck Johnson, the idea of franchising came up. Not franchising in the normal sense, but as a way to expand the geographic area the business served and give employees an opportunity to become self employed while remaining with The Gutter Guys.

    Chuck was so instrumental in helping to develop a system to give The Gutter Guys' employees a chance to become franchise owners that he was invited to join the company. Chuck accepted and sold his well-established accounting practice to join The Gutters Guys full time. Since that time, we have helped twelve of our employees become self employed franchisees of The Gutter Guys.

    About USA Insulation

    Unique Product for an Untapped Market
    USA Insulation provides a unique product that is superior to other insulation products, and over time the product pays for itself. It's a great value for your customers. Now, we'll be giving entrepreneurs access to our premium brand foam through franchising - and the timing couldn't be better. Driven by several factors including rising heating costs, the residential insulation replacement market is accelerating rapidly! Now is the time to come into this franchise opportunity because customers are actively seeking energy efficiency in their older homes. All this makes an exciting business opportunity for those looking for a proven system with great business support.

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur

    #223 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
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