Ready Decks vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ready Decks Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $144,000 - $213,000$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $29,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012008
Year Franchised 20052018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $14500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ready Decks Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ready Decks Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Ready Decks Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

* At franchisee's location: 1 week

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Support --
Marketing --
Operations * Franchise can be run from home

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Ready Decks Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Ready Decks

Ready Decks has developed an innovative approach to one of the largest segments of the home improvement market - home decking. The tools, construction process and equipment invented by Ready Decks, when used by  trained, professional teams of installers, enable most projects to be completed in a single day. Other traditional contractors and builders may take much longer. Relatively low start-up costs is just one key ingredient that makes Ready Decks an excellent franchise concept and opportunity.

About Surface Experts

"Surface
Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.