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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Commercial Water & Energy Franchise Corp. vs American Billing including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $66,700 - $181,700 | $14,990 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1994 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $12K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Commercial Water & Energy is a full-service company providing water saving solutions and billing services throughout the United States. We read all makes of utility meters. Then, we bill the tenants and collect the money for you. Our main concern is conserving water and improving the bottom line for the property owner.
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