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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rainsoft vs The Water Clinic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $70,000 - $100,000 | $25,000 - $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 0 | - |
Advertising Fee | 0 | - |
Year Founded | 1953 | 1983 |
Year Franchised | 1959 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years +2 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years +2 | - |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training |
1. Before/during/after opening new store; Up to 6 Weeks 2. Conventions/Meetings twice a year | - |
Support | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
RAINSOFT Water Treament has enjoyed nearly constant expansion in its 51-year history. RAINSOFT provides clean, soft, luxurious great-tasting water to homes and businesses. With a lifetime warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, you know, like our one million plus clients, that you are in good hands. With Franchise-like programs and on-site support before, during and after opening, many dealers are now second-generation businesses with significant cash flow and both passive and active income.
Your income starts as soon as your bottled water vending machine is on location. People have been buying from vending machines day in and day out through times of recession as well as times of inflation, literally, for centuries. Just a few of the many advantages of vending bottled water: 1. All cash business 2. No seasons, demand for safe drinking water is a year round business 3. No waste, breakage or spoilage 4. No product cost 5. Minimal overhead expenses 6. No truck or moving equipment necessary 7. Low capital investment 8. Rapid payback on your investment 9. Very high percentage return on your investment 10. No special tools required 11. Easy to upgrade locations 12. Set your own work schedule 13. No employees required 14. No office or warehouse needed 15. No accounts receivable 16. No delinquent accounts to collect 17. No supervisors or bosses 18. No inventory or restocking needed 19. Steady, predictable income 20. No Worker's Compensation premiums 21. No Social Security contributions 22. No Unemployment Insurance premiums 23. Unlimited money making locations 24. Never run out of product. No lost sales ever! 25. One of the best retirement savings program available!