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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sir Grout vs DIGICOM including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $78,795 - $131,530 | $56,170 - $110,270 |
Franchise Fee | $39,500 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | $250/mo.- $500/mo. | - |
Year Founded | 2004 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2007 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 90 hours Additional Training: At headquarters or other location | * One week comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program at our corporate training center and in the field. * One week on-the-job training in your territory including going out on sales calls. * Exclusive use of our proprietary Operations Manual. * Exclusive use of our customized managment software. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | * Territory analysis * Assistance in recruiting Licensed Technicians. * Additional training of Technicians * 24/7 Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team. * Internet Technology support. * Scheduled visits from Field Support Representatives. * Meetings, teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead of market needs. |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee Ownership Allowed * Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
SIR GROUT® offers its owners multiple revenue streams - it's like having five franchises for the price of one!
SIR GROUT® is the first home services franchise to offer grout and tile restoration, stone restoration, sandless wood floor restoration,
bathroom remodeling and slip resistance applications to the consumer and commercial markets.
DIGICOM Specialties, Inc. (DIGICOM) was formed in 2004 with the intent to partner with other healthcare professionals to provide state of the art mobile ultrasound services. In our growth we have added full radiology services, equally mobile, through our sister corporation, Montreal Imaging. Our Mission at DIGICOM Specialties is to provide a mobile ultrasound and radiology services combining experience with convenience. We hope to help physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and correctional facilities nation wide to discover the benefits of bringing our services to their patients. DIGICOM Specialties is making quality diagnostic ultrasound and radiology easier and more affordable for all. We recognized an opportunity to utilize the electronic advances with applications to healthcare, specifically, electronic transmission of studies and reports, providing our clients with accurate and timely reports for diagnoses and treatment. Our digital system allows clients on-line access to this important diagnostic information. We will accomplish our mission by employing like-minded certified licensed and experienced technicians and radiologists. DIGICOM has and will continue to go the extra mile for the patient and client.