The Screenmobile vs Only Doors & Windows Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Screenmobile vs Only Doors & Windows including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Only Doors & Windows Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$57,300 - $89,300
Franchise Fee $39,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee $75/mo.-
Year Founded 19821999
Year Franchised 19842003
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$4.9K


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
Only Doors & Windows Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Screenmobile Franchise
    Only Doors & Windows Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    The Screenmobile Franchise
    Only Doors & Windows Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Screenmobile Franchise
    Only Doors & Windows Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Screenmobile

    America's neighborhood screen store, Screenmobile offers quality window and door screen products with the convenience if a mobile store. A nationwide organization backed by quality product alliances, make Screenmobile a convenient choice for today's' busy homeowners. Screenmobile was established in 1982, and today is headquartered in the Southern California area near Palm Springs. A national franchise with nearly 100 locations and growing, Screenmobile is positioned to be a dominant force in the home improvement industry.
    Veteran Incentives  $2,500 off franchise fee



    About Only Doors & Windows

    Only Doors & Windows uses only mobile vans for showrooms, which might just make it the only franchise right for you.

    Only Doors & Windows, Inc. sells, of course, new and replacement doors and windows. This company stands out from other window/door stores because the store is actually a Mobile Showroom van. The franchise owner drives to the homeowner and shows them the options on the spot. (franchise opportunity overview continues below)

    Because there's no store in the traditional sense, there's low overhead, which means low prices, which means customers.

    With a $60,000 investment, you can be ready to go in as little as one month. Only Doors & Windows gives you complete training, door and window samples, billboard signage, a website individualized to your area, a sales CD, plus a private intranet allowing franchisees and corporate headquarters to communicate with one another.