Ultimate Drivers vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ultimate Drivers vs The Dry Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$45,000 - $65,000 | $74,000 - $116,000 |
Franchise Fee |
$5,000 - $7,500 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee |
- | 7% |
Advertising Fee |
- | 2% |
Year Founded |
1993 | - |
Year Franchised |
2000 | - |
Term Of Agreement |
- | 10 Years |
Term Of Agreement |
- | 10 Years |
Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
- | Business Experience:
NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work! |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
-/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs |
-/- | -/- |
Equipment |
-/- | Yes/- |
Inventory |
-/- | Yes/- |
Receivables |
-/- | -/- |
Payroll |
-/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
Training |
A comprehensive 3-week training course is provided, covering such topics as: management & sales techniques/ operating systems & methods/ customer & employee relations/ local advertising & promotion. | raining
Business development program
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Support |
- | - |
Marketing |
- | - |
Operations |
- | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
- | - |
Canada Expansion |
Yes | - |
International Expansion |
- | - |
Company Overviews
About Ultimate Drivers
Ultimate Drivers of Canada's success is built upon hard work, dedication to detail, uncompromising attention to safety, streamlined operations and the firm conviction that the customer is the boss. It is this mindset that we look for in a franchisee.
Your formula For Success
Are you energetic, enthusiastic & determined to put your management ability to work? Low capital costs, combined with significant recurring revenue centers are the answer in today's competitive marketplace. We provide you with, not only a "proven formula", but the tools necessary to put your skills to work! We "turnkey" your location from site selection to store opening. We negotiate the lease with the Landlord, sign the head lease & sublease the location to you. Our Operations team handles all aspects of design, decor & equipment requirements.
Our expertise will add to your "on the job" training by not only setting up your franchise, but working with you to ensure a successful launch of your business, as well as providing on-going operational guidance.
We offer
* Complete computerized business operation
* Site selection
* Financing assistance
* In house course design
* Government compliance review staff
* Industry Operations Manual
* Community Marketing Manual
* Driving School interior signage package
* Pooled advertising fund
In Canada, the franchise fee for a single classroom in populations of
50,000 or more is $7,500. This includes an exclusive territorial and
video license fee. In populations less than 50,000, the franchise fee is
$5,000.
All franchise fees include a four-week Young Drivers instructor
training program for one person, a ten-day Young Drivers classroom
teacher program for one person, and a five-day business management
program for up to two people.
Additional classrooms within the exclusive franchise area are priced
at $2,500. Classrooms outside the exclusive franchise area are $5,000
for populations of 50,000 or more and $3,000 for populations less than
50,000.
For franchising fees in countries other than Canada, please contact Peter Christianson at [email protected].
About The Dry Boys
Mention
the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch
their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that
gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water
penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action
is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within
seconds.
Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water
damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your
property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance.
If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will
absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your
walls, floors, furniture in your home.
Picking the right Water
Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe
house.
The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced
equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean
and healthy home.