The Screenmobile vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $83,794 - $164,240$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee $39,500$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee 7%2%-4%
Advertising Fee $75/mo.$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 19822011
Year Franchised 19842015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
CRATE 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.

Financing Options
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
CRATE 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
CRATE Franchise
Training -

Ongoing
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

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.
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)

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.

Expansion Plans
 
The Screenmobile Franchise
CRATE Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 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.