The Screenmobile vs PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$180,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $39,500$18,500
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee $75/mo.-
Year Founded 19821980
Year Franchised 19841990
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Training -Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS 2 Weeks
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline
Marketing 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)

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Expansion Plans
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 PERMA-DRY Systems

NO LONGER FRANCHISING


Provision of services in the restoration of concrete surfaces and structures, using products and following a repair system prescribed and developed by the franchisor. These crack repair and concrete specialists are encouraged to expand and diversify their business in any area where concrete products are used or repairs are required.