Poolwerx vs AR WORKSHOP Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Poolwerx Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Investment $93,000 - $309,500$71,449 - $125,666
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Poolwerx Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Poolwerx Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Poolwerx Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 90 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Poolwerx Franchise
AR WORKSHOP Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Poolwerx

Australasia’s largest pool and spa network with over 240 active franchise territories, 330 mobile vans and more than 90 retail stores
Poolwerx is now in the United States too. We have developed a franchise model designed to maximize the opportunity to build a successful franchise business. 
Veteran Incentives  25%+ off franchise fee

"Entrepreneur
#493 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About AR WORKSHOP

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Our AR WORKSHOP DIY workshop franchise opportunity is a way to make a living and to become integrated in your community offering hands-on classes to create customizable home decor pieces out of raw materials including wood, canvas and other media. Wine and beer may be sold or brought on a bring-your-own beverage basis by customers of your workshop. We do not have one particular idea of what a workshop owner should look like, which means our franchise partners come from all walks of life.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an AR WORKSHOP franchise is between $71,449 and $125,666. This includes $27,280 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate for the operation of one outlet and $22,280 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate for operation of a second or subsequent outlet.

Veteran Incentives 10% off franchise fee

#307 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.