ABC Seamless vs EXOVATIONS Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ABC Seamless Franchise
EXOVATIONS Franchise
Investment $86,000 - $268,500$93,050 - $158,750
Franchise Fee $12,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 2%-5%5%
Advertising Fee 0.5%1%
Year Founded 19731996
Year Franchised 19782006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
ABC Seamless Franchise
EXOVATIONS Franchise
Experience
  • Industry & general business experience are helpful but not necessary
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    Financing Options
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    EXOVATIONS 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
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    EXOVATIONS Franchise
    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.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

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    Expansion Plans
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    EXOVATIONS Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About ABC Seamless

    Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.

    About EXOVATIONS

    EXOVATIONS solves homeowners' exterior remodeling needs with creative solutions combining curb appeal with durability. EXOVATIONS uses materials that are no or low maintenance and come with excellent warranties. In other words, EXOVATIONS create exteriors for looks and for life. By focusing our business solely on home exteriors, EXOVATIONS stays true to our strength, skill, value, and our brand. Unlike many other replacement contractors, our sales process is informative and consultative, not the high-pressure, one-call close approach. We find that the more educated and informed our customers are, the smoother the project runs and the more likely we are to gain repeat and referral business. That is why we say that we're changing home exteriors. We change the look of the home and the way business is conducted in our industry.