Monster Tree Service vs Cascade Cycleboats Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Monster Tree Service vs Cascade Cycleboats including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Monster Tree Service Franchise	Cascade Cycleboats Franchise
Investment	$397,435 - $550,226	$110,000
Franchise Fee	$49,500	N/A
Royalty Fee	6.5% down to 5% after $1M in sales	-
Advertising Fee	-	-
Year Founded	2008	2012
Year Franchised	2008	2013
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Monster Tree Service Franchise	Cascade Cycleboats Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Monster Tree Service Franchise	Cascade Cycleboats Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/-
Equipment	-/-	-/-
Inventory	-/-	-/-
Receivables	-/-	-/-
Payroll	-/-	-/-
Training & Support
	Monster Tree Service Franchise	Cascade Cycleboats Franchise
Training	A Monster Tree Service® franchise includes two full weeks of initial training, with one week of classroom and hands-on training in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, followed by another full week of personal, onsite training at your location. Training continues throughout your term with ongoing education programs and regular onsite support by Certified Arborists with decades of experience. At Monster Tree Service®, we offer the highest level of initial and ongoing training in the industry. We know that eliminating the trial and error period with a proven system for making money gives you the highest probability of success in the shortest amount of time. Training sessions conducted by our professional staff, each an expert in their field who will also teach you: Safety and Equipment Usage Public and Employee Relations Budgeting and Business Planning Supplies and Purchasing Bookkeeping and Financial Controls Advertising and Sales Strategies Operations and Daily Management Computer and Internet The success of your business is our business. And it starts right here.	At Headquarters At Licensee's Location Manual By Video Online By Phone
Support	To make sure the launch of your new business goes smoothly, after initial training our Certified Arborist, Field Operations and Safety Manager will be with you for a week, onsite at your location. You’ll get personal, one-on-one assistance with hiring, sales, equipment, scheduling and more, followed by quarterly Field Support from then on. As a Monster Tree Service® franchise owner, you’ll have the right to purchase our exclusive nationally recognized and branded marketing products as well as equipment, vehicles, and software, internet and email marketing services, Plant Health Care (PHC) material and more, all at discounted National Account prices. The savings we obtain through these programs are passed directly to you, and will not only offset the low royalty fee, they will also give you a competitive edge in the marketplace. UNLIMITED PHONE, WEB & EMAIL SUPPORT	Ongoing Support Advertising/Marketing Technical Support Online Support Phone Support
Marketing	From the moment you launch your new Monster Tree Service® franchise, you’ll have the advantage of our time-tested-state-of-the-art-revenue-producing marketing material with a Grand Opening and ongoing advertising campaign that will set you worlds apart from the competition. It’s hard to compete with Monstrous Marketing.	-
Operations	-	- Business can be run from home. - Business can be run part-time. - Business can be added on to an existing business.
Expansion Plans
	Monster Tree Service Franchise	Cascade Cycleboats Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About Monster Tree Service

Does Money   REALLY GROW ON TREES?
Established in 2008, Monster Tree Service® has quickly become the most trusted, successful and recognized tree service franchise in the nation.  We’re a national brand with local experts. Monster Tree Service® is a home-based franchise opportunity that offers:

• Multiple Revenue Streams
• High Repeat Sales
• Great Profit Margins
• Scalable Growth
• Normal Hours

If you are looking for a solid, sustainable business model that is fun to operate and makes money, and can see yourself in business with the nations' number one Tree Care franchise, Monster Tree Service® might be the perfect franchise for you.
Monster Tree Service® is looking for financially qualified, motivated professionals to continue our success in the $17 billion Tree Care Industry.

Franchise fee: 1 franchise - $49,500  2 franchises - $89,500   3 franchises - $124,500  4 franchises - $154,500  Each additional franchise - $30,0000
VetFran program to veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses, - discount the Initial Franchise Fee by 10%.

About Cascade Cycleboats