United States Seamless vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of United States Seamless vs Surface Experts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
United States Seamless Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $147,000$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $8,500$75,000
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922008
Year Franchised 19922018
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
United States Seamless Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Surface Experts Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Surface Experts Franchise
    Training Annual training-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    United States Seamless Franchise
    Surface Experts Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About United States Seamless

    United States Seamless was founded in 1991 and began franchising in 1992. It has more than 100 franchised territories and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

    About Surface Experts

    "Surface
    Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
    Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.