Luxury Bath Systems vs DECKStraordinaire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
DECKStraordinaire Franchise
Investment $20,000 - $40,000$9,500
Franchise Fee $16,000$5,000
Royalty Fee 06%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1989-
Year Franchised 1994-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
DECKStraordinaire Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales (in-home sales experience)
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    Financing Options
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    DECKStraordinaire Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    DECKStraordinaire Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    DECKStraordinaire Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Luxury Bath Systems

    Are you looking to expand your business base or considered joining a network of successful franchisees? Consider Luxury Bath Systems, the nation’s leader in acrylic bathroom remodeling, and take advantage of the multi-billion dollar home improvement market. Luxury Bath Systems offers its franchises and dealers a proven system for efficiently remodeling bathrooms, while providing dynamic marketing programs and technical support. Exclusive territories are still available.

    Since its founding in 1989, Luxury Bath Systems has remodeled bathrooms in homes and businesses. The Bensenville, Illinois-based company installs tub and wall systems over existing bathtubs and tile, allowing franchisees to remodel a bathroom in less than one day.


    About DECKStraordinaire

    If you have been looking for an economical, honest, profitable, exciting, high-demand business... DECKStraordinaire ...is the answer! Until December 31, 2009 we are offering $10,000 off our franchise fee! Our goal is to help motivated people achieve the success and satisfaction we have achieved in the custom deck business. This is part multi-billion part of the hundred- billion dollar home improvement industry! * No prior building experience necessary * We teach you to design, sell and build custom decks, profitably! * We are looking for people who are willing to work hard, care about high customer satisfaction and want to use their talents to build a successful business for themselves. If this sounds like you, please call today!! 248-961-0261