Nature Stone vs SandFree Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nature Stone Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Investment $129,800 - $392,350$40,600 - $64,650
Franchise Fee N/A$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19892001
Year Franchised 20052002
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nature Stone Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Nature Stone Franchise
SandFree Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/No
Start-up Costs -/-No/Yes
Equipment -/-No/Yes
Inventory -/-No/Yes
Receivables -/-No/Yes
Payroll -/-No/Yes

Training & Support
 
Nature Stone Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Training -Available at headquarters: 3 days+
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -* Franchise can be run from home

* 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

* Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Expansion Plans
 
Nature Stone Franchise
SandFree Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Nature Stone

 Nature Stone flooring is a blend of fine river stone and specially formulated patent-pending epoxy expertly installed directly over existing concrete.
Nature Stone flooring is a permanent solution to having to replace concrete floor coverings in wet, damp, even flood-prone basement areas.
Nature Stone is also used to permanently cover ugly, chipped, stained and cracked concrete garage floors and patios and heavily considered among people who have allergies and need to improve the air quality within their home. Nature Stone is also a smart solution for laundry and utility rooms, pool decks, lobbies, entryways and high-traffic commercial areas.

About SandFree

SandFree Wood Floor Refinishing may be a business opportunity that will meet your needs of profitability, independence, and cutting edge technology. With the addition of the Color Magic service, SandFree answers most of the needs of the customer who wants refinished floors but doesn't want to live through the dust, mess, and disruption that a traditional sanding, staining, and refinishing causes.