Coldwell Banker vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Coldwell Banker vs The Dry Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Coldwell Banker Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $23,500 - $70,100$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $13,000 - $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 1906-
Year Franchised 1982-
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 Years
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Coldwell Banker Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

    Financing Options

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/YesYes/-
    Inventory No/NoYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    Training Ongoing training at other locations & via the Internetraining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 27% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Coldwell Banker

    In the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Colbert Coldwell saw how many real estate agents took advantage of victims and decided there was a need for knowledgeable, reliable agents. That same year, he founded his company and in 1914 was joined by Benjamin Arthur Banker, who became a full partner.
    Today, Coldwell Banker agents handle residential, luxury, resort and commercial real estate sales.

    "Womens

    #278 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About The Dry Boys

    Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
    Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
    Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
    The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.