Solarmasters vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Solarmasters vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Solarmasters Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Investment $50,000 - $75,000$26,810 - $77,385
Franchise Fee N/A$5,000 - $20,000
Royalty Fee -3%+
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2004
Year Franchised -2005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Solarmasters Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Solarmasters Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Solarmasters Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 10-20 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations -Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2

Expansion Plans
 
Solarmasters Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Solarmasters

SolarMasters offers superior quality, name brand motorized retractable awnings & motorized window coverings including interior and exterior retractable solar screens, and motorized European rolling shutters.
Rolling Shutters are the ultimate in energy efficiency, light control, privacy, storm protection and security.

About Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence

Refinishing the World, One Customer, One Floor at a Time!™
Mr. Sandless franchisees use a method for refinishing wood floors that does not require sanding. The company's finishes are certified green, and its services have been used by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Some Mr. Sandless franchisees co-brand with Dr. DecknFence

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise is $26,810 to $77,385. This includes between $5,000 to $40,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate.
If you sign a multi-unit option agreement to develop multiple Mr. Sandless franchises, you will pay a $5,000 option fee for each additional franchised business you wish to develop, plus an additional territory fee of $10,000 for each additional franchised business you wish to develop. Your total initial investment will depend on the number of franchised businesses you will develop. If you choose to develop 3 additional franchised businesses, the estimated initial investment for the multi-unit option is $41,810 to $92,385. This includes $20,000 to $48,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate. The multi-unit option is not available for Dr. DecknFence franchises.

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