Jet-Black vs Screenmobile Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jet-Black Franchise
Screenmobile Franchise
Investment $71,600 - $125,340$91,975 - $183,770
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 1%-8%7%
Advertising Fee -$75/month
Year Founded 19881980
Year Franchised 19931984
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jet-Black Franchise
Screenmobile Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Interpersonal skills; management experience preferred
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    Financing Options
     
    Jet-Black Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/YesYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jet-Black Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 24+ hours Classroom Training: 16+ hours Additional Training: At advanced training seminars Screenmobile University provides our hands-on training, and includes everything an expert in our field will need. Mastering the ins and outs of administration, marketing, sales and production happens over the course of our 10 day training program. All training costs are covered in the Franchise License Fee. Training begins in our state of the art audio/visual classrooms and covers the foundations of building a successful franchise. From there you will move to the Screen House where adaptive training techniques allow for you to learn the fundamentals of screening as real life situations are simulated. On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Once you’ve started your Screenmobile business, continuous support will be provided in the form of regular phone calls, webinars, meetings, and field support. Resources such as the following are always be available for you to help grow your business to the next level. Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app A mere $75 per month paid to the National Ad Fund, provides Screenmobile Franchise Owners the following marketing support to help promote and track their business. Driving new customers to your business is easy with the help of social media attention, Google Adwords and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Don’t forget, your Screenmobile trailer also serves as a moving billboard! Strategically park your vehicle in accessible high traffic areas to attract new business. Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

    Expansion Plans
     
    Jet-Black Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Jet-Black

    In August 1987, Doug and Andy Hoiland's parents had their driveway seal-coated. The brothers were not impressed with the results: cracks left unfilled, oil spots bleeding through, and footprints from the sealer on the sidewalk. When they found that most paving companies did seal-coating only on the side, they decided to open their own business, specializing in seal-coating, in May 1988. In 1993, they awarded their first Jet-Black franchise. Jet-Black franchisees offer driveway repair services including power-cleaning, heat-treating oil spots, seal-coating, patching cracks and caulking joints.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jet-Black business is from $71,600 to $125,340 for one to two Franchised Territories. This includes $61,050 to $79,940 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Yellow Dawg Striping business is from $55,050 to $77,400 for one to two Franchised Territories. This includes $44,500 to $52,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  First-unit franchise fee waived
    #241 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Screenmobile

    Screenmobile is most recognized name in mobile screen services across the nation. With great products, and exceptional service, we exceed expectations and stand behind our work with our guarantee.  We are hands-on leaders, trained through Screenmobile University, and experts in our field. We find purpose in providing a job well done, while having the pleasure of working outdoors. With nearly 100 franchises, from nation wide, we travel to our customers to provide the ultimate home repair service experience. Screenmobile is a family business. We provide the perfect franchise opportunity for individuals or couples who are family-focused and looking for the perfect work/life balance.
    Veteran Incentives  $2,500 off franchise fee

    "Top      "Entrepreneur
    #75 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #162 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #248 in Franchise 500 for 2021.