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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Roots vs Enviropaving including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,100 - $45,100 | $100,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $70,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | - | 1998 |
Year Franchised | - | 2009 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | An extensive initial 5 day training at Headquarters and off-site. Before the initial training in Long Beach, CA, you will be sent a package with pre-training materials including manuals, DVD's and books to review in order to get you familiar with interior plantscaping. Training will consist of but not limited to, study materials on plant identification and proper care, hands-on lessons, nursery tours, business training and review of the expansive Operations Manual. | - |
Support | Access to on-going support for all of your questions and concerns via phone and e-mail. Franchisee's will also have the opportunity to attend franchisee meetings and training sessions in order to share ideas and thoughts that will strengthen the franchise system as a whole. We will also set-up franchisee meetings at Industry seminars and trade shows so we can take advantage of the time to learn and grow. | - |
Marketing | During the initial 5-day training we will cover marketing and advertising techniques as well as going over the marketing materials we utilize. You will be provided with some of the select marketing materials during training and the information for preferred printing vendors. As part of advertising, we will provide assistance in creating the proper signage for your specific vehicle with the Growing Roots logo using our preferred vendor or an approved local vendor. | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
Enviropaving was started in 2009 as a response to demand for the driveway resurfacing product that Shercom Industries invented and has mastered over thousands of installations since 1999. Since May of 2009 Enviropaving has expanded our franchises and launched operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. We are a dynamic and fast growing company, and we constantly strive to improve operating systems, marketing strategies, training conventions and overall communications with our franchise partners. Unlike buying equipment-where the purchase represents the conclusion of the transaction, investing in an Enviropaving Franchise represents the beginning of the relationship. If you think you've "Got What It Takes" to run a successful Enviropaving Franchise, please take a few minutes to fill in the application on the page. http://enviropaving.com/franchise-opportunity.php