SealMaster vs Next Day Access Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SealMaster Franchise
Next Day Access Franchise
Investment $579,800 - $924,500$103,025 - $135,200
Franchise Fee $35,000$48,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
SealMaster Franchise
Next Day Access Franchise
Experience
  • Sales experience
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    Financing Options
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    Next Day Access Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    Next Day Access Franchise
    Training You and your designated manager (if any) and up to three employees will participate in an initial training and familiarization course of one to two weeks in duration. You’ll learn SealMaster® manufacturing, sales and marketing techniques, financial controls and other administrative and operational aspects of the SealMaster® business. In addition, a SealMaster® field representative will provide additional assistance at your location to help you get started.-
    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-
    Operations 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    Next Day Access Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About SealMaster

    Since 1969, SealMaster locations have been providing contractors with the supplies and equipment necessary to repair pavement. Franchises in the Sandusky, Ohio-based chain manufacture and sell pavement sealers on site. SealMaster also sells concrete products, sport surfacing, traffic paints, tanks, trailers, machines, pumps and other tools. SealMaster locations hold training seminars for contractors and others who are interested in learning more about pavement maintenance.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised business is $579,800 to $924,500. This includes $420,000 to $585,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate. If you are a conversion franchisee, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised business is $64,300 to $651,000. This includes $60,000 to $425,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

    #292 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.



    About Next Day Access

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    Whole Home, Whole Life Approach to Accessible Living!
    Next Day Access proudly sells, delivers, and installs a wide range of home accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, commercial ramps, stair lifts, grab bars, residential elevators, porch lifts, vehicles lifts, and more.

    With every family that we meet, there is a story. Our service begins with YOUR story.
    Who you are and how you spend your day are the cornerstone questions that allow
    Next Day Access to deliver a “whole home, whole life” plan for your accessibility solution.
    Whole home means we can address each area of your home and recommend a professional accessibility solution
    that will allow you the freedom and independence to enjoy every level of your home.
    Whole life means we can adapt your home to fit the needs you have today and for a lifetime, as well as meet the demands of your unique life story.
    Providing you with a turnkey solution that allows you to stay in your home longer is our way of helping you solve the puzzle.