Pillar To Post vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pillar To Post Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $41,195 - $50,995$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 1994-
Year Franchised 1994-
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pillar To Post Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
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
 
Pillar To Post Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/YesYes/-
Inventory No/NoYes/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Pillar To Post Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 80 hoursraining 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/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
Marketing --
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 1-

Expansion Plans
 
Pillar To Post Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pillar To Post

Pillar to Post, a professional home inspection franchise, was started in 1994 and began offering franchises in both the U.S. and Canada that same year. Today, the company has grown to over 500 franchises throughout North America. Some of the benefits to owning a Pillar to Post franchise include:

  • We provide a successful and proven business model with scheduling flexibility
  • Low upfront investment which means a faster ROI.
  • Large and experienced support team to help you start and grow your business.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
"Top   "Top     "Entrepreneur
#118 in Canada's Top franchises.
#25 in Gator's Top franchises.
#171 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#246 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.