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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Epcon Communities vs Gutter Genie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $887,200 - $4,569,000 | $75,000 - $135,000 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 1% to 2% | - |
Advertising Fee | $500/ month | - |
Year Founded | 1986 | - |
Year Franchised | 1995 | - |
Term Of Agreement | Completion of 1 market area | - |
Term Of Agreement | Completion of 1 market area | - |
Renewal Fee | $25000 | - |
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 | Available at headquarters | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, field consultants, Intranet, marketing, training | - |
Marketing | Marketing plans, materials, field support | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Our franchising system is built on the premise that the Company can be successful only if our franchisees are successful first. We believe in a partnering relationship with our owner/ operators, suppliers and employees.
Success for The Gutter Genie Company flows from the success of its business partners.