360 Painting vs Games2U Canada Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 360 Painting vs Games2U Canada including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
360 Painting Franchise
Games2U Canada Franchise
Investment $99,125 - $139,500$55,750 - And Up
Franchise Fee $60,000$20,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 6%$1000/Mo. or 6%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20062007
Year Franchised 20062008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
360 Painting Franchise
Games2U Canada Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
360 Painting Franchise
Games2U Canada Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
360 Painting Franchise
Games2U Canada Franchise
Training 360 PAINTING offers the most comprehensive franchisee training program in the home services industry. The initial training is two weeks and covers all angles of running a home based business from initiating your marketing plan, completing estimates and finding the right painters to complete the projects. This also includes a full week in your territory with one of our support staff. Estimating Software Business Management Software Franchisee Resource Center Recruiting and Managing Employees and Sub-Contractors Marketing and Sales Paint Technology, etc. On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 36 hours -
Support Opening a business will present you with many new bridges to cross. As you implement the 360° PAINTING systems and grow your business, we are there to support you each step of the way. You will have access to support from our corporate staff who have years of experience in both supporting franchisees and the painting industry. Our franchisee to support staff ratio is the best in the business and we offer additional training programs throughout the year. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
360 Painting Franchise
Games2U Canada Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About 360 Painting

A 360 Painting franchise offers opportunities in the $100 Billion home improvement industry. We provide you with the knowledge, systems and support to run your own business. In today's market, where people are constantly remodeling and redecorating their homes and businesses, the painting industry continues to grow. While no business is recession proof, home services businesses are countercyclical. Instead of moving into newer or bigger homes, people tend to stay put and improve the home they are in. Homeowners are expected to increase their spending on home improvement projects to over $300 billion within the next seven years. With a 360 Painting franchise you can tap into this growing market. It's a matter of trust and revamping a home or business can be an exciting yet stressful time for an owner.
The 360 Painting franchise sales and estimating techniques help to take the stress out of the process and allow you to capitalize on the market. Our proprietary technology and procedures help to establish a trusting relationship with the customer. When you gain trust, you gain positive references, a solid reputation in your community and repeat business.
* Homeowners spent $198.5 billion on home improvements in 2004
* Expected spending is $309.3 billion in 2013
* Less than 12% of Homeowners moved in 2008
At 360 Painting Franchise owners can expect to achieve the following:
* Grow your Business - The 360 Painting franchise marketing techniques allow you to enter the market and take control of it quickly.
* Get off on the Right Foot - With a low initial investment, you can get your business started without going deep into debt.
* Control - This is your business. You can control how quickly and efficiently your business grows.
* Generate Wealth and Equity - When you're ready to retire there is more waiting for you than a cake and a pat on the back. As a business owner you can sell your business and be rewarded for what you have built! When you become a 360 Painting franchisee, you have an immediate advantage over "Pete the Painter." You have access to the training and support of our experienced staff along with Sherwin-Williams, the worlds largest paint company.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
#255 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Games2U Canada

Imagine being the life of the party as you cruise from place to place in amazing custom designed vehicles, featuring 4-D movie theaters, video game theaters, outdoor laser tag, giant human hamster balls, 7-foot-tall robots, foam machines, and much more! You'll be providing the most unique mobile entertainment on the planet and you'll be greeted with smiles wherever you go. Sounds better than being stuck in an office all day. The Games2U franchise is designed with quality of life in mind. Owner-operated or with multi-unit operations, there are minimal employees and proven systems that allow you to focus on growing your business and maximizing revenue opportunities. A Games2U franchise requires very little start-up capital, can be launched in less than 90 days, and is the ideal business for fun-loving entrepreneurs. We supply you with a comprehensive operation including amazing branded custom designed vehicles, theaters, and tons of other games and equipment. In fact, every franchise is equipped to run multiple events simultaneously, even in the same time slots. We provide state-of-the-art training at our headquarters, marketing and technical support, and a robust website featuring our proprietary G2UWare operating system. G2UWare is simple to operate, but delivers sophisticated results for scheduling, reports, credit card management, database, surveys, e-vites, training tutorials, and so much more. Games2U stands alone in the incredibly lucrative mobile entertainment segment. We capitalize on the massive $21 Billion a year video game industry, maximize the kids party industry, thrill corporate and business partners, align perfectly with schools and fund raisers, add excitement to camps and youth group activities, and speak to a majority of the population with patent-pending products like mobile 4-D movie theaters and 7 foot tall human-operated robots known as U:bots!