CRATE vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CRATE Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $100,424 - $177,999$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $22,000 - $46,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 2%-4%-
Advertising Fee $38,500 - $42,000 annually-
Year Founded 20112008
Year Franchised 20152018
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
CRATE Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience

We're looking to partner with motivated entrepreneurs who have liquid funds amounting to at least 150% of the figures listed in Item 7 of CRATE's Franchise Disclosure Document, and proper licensing.

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Financing Options
 
CRATE Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
CRATE Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Training

Ongoing

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Support

CRATE franchisees receive ongoing training and support with everything from lead screening, marketing, sales, project management, field implementation, and security/safety procedures. CRATE's 24/7 support team offers contractors the benefit of warmed up leads and setting up initial walk-throughs.

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Operations

Our time-tested business model equips contractors with the necessary tools to offer a residential construction business which offers affordable remodeling for kitchens and bathrooms to customers wishing to implement a high-end renovation to an existing kitchen or bathroom layout. Our system is designed to maximized efficiency, as well as profit-per-workday.

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Expansion Plans
 
CRATE Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About CRATE

CRATE Franchise Systems -- the franchisor of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE -- offers home improvement specialists industry-leading solutions in lead generation and maximizing profit-per-workday while helping them deliver organized, efficient remodeling services. Each signature crate, an 8' x 16' x 8' tall container, includes all the necessary tools and materials contractors need to complete a quality remodel in as little as seven days. CRATE Franchise Systems is now expanding through a targeted franchise program. Immediate opportunities are available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon.

About Surface Experts

"Surface
Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.