Stor-X Organizing Systems vs ShelfGenie Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stor-X Organizing Systems vs ShelfGenie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Stor-X Organizing Systems Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Investment $50,000 - $100,000$59,600 - $109,500
Franchise Fee N/A$33,175 - $39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19872000
Year Franchised 19872008
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Stor-X Organizing Systems Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Stor-X Organizing Systems Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Stor-X Organizing Systems Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
Training -Classroom Training: 64 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 0 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


Expansion Plans

 
Stor-X Organizing Systems Franchise
ShelfGenie Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Stor-X Organizing Systems

In 1989, when managing Pacific Closet Works Ltd in BC’s Lower Mainland, STOR-X Organizing Systems owner Wolf Nickel knew there was a better way to deliver custom, craftsman results without spending days in a customer’s home.

First he pioneered the STOR-X Lean Manufacturing System. Then he revolutionized it. Wolf recognized early on that in order to be a responsive, quality-driven, service-oriented company, he’d need to provide strong business and operational support for a dealer network - a group that would benefit from shared advertising and marketing initiatives.

Today there are more than 17 franchisees in Western Canada, supported by a dynamic, progressive franchisee program and over 100 U.S. dealers.


If your strengths are sales and customer service, STOR-X gives a unique opportunity to entrepreneurs. Many businesses have intensive production and installation requirements, but STOR-X Organizing Systems allow you to be successful with juggling demanding production/installation schedules. The vast majority of the work is done in the plant before the custom closet is shipped. This ensures you can sell and deliver up to 3 installations a week with no staff and a healthy bottom line! Franchisee benefits: *Turn Key Business Opportunity that provides all of the tools to build a successful business *Exclusive Territories (based on minimum sales volume) *STOR-X Design *3D Software and training *STOR-X X-Factor Sales Training *STOR-X Rapid Installation training *STOR-X Order Management System with Easy Profit Tracking *Complete Hands on Sales Plan *Complete Website design *Online lead generation *Centralized Call Center Bookings for Web Leads *NO INVENTORY - Just in time ordering "Because of the LEAN process, STOR-X franchisees can spend over 50% of their time growing the business. This is the single differentiating factor between business opportunities that are easy to grow and ones that are challenging and cost intensive. With or without major overhead and staffing, a franchisee can grow their business.

About ShelfGenie

Want to glide into a fabulous business opportunity? We're looking for a select group of franchise owners, who seek opportunity and satisfaction while providing great products and services to customers in their own protected territories. Beautiful, affordable, and highly durable, our exclusive Glide-Out shelving solutions work in almost every cabinet in the house -- from the kitchen to the bathroom to the garage, and beyond! As a franchise owner with ShelfGenie, you'll be in the business of improving people's lives, while building equity for your future and their home. You'll have a wealth of resources that take away many of the administrative headaches of running your business (from phone calls, to manufacturing, to installations). And you'll have access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies that help you make informed management decisions - right from your desktop. If you're interested in learning more about a ShelfGenie franchise, please call us at 877-814-3643.

Veteran Incentives:  15% off franchise fee; 25% off for veterans with disabilities

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