HomePros vs American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
HomePros Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Investment $101,285 - $143,475$35,000 - $45,000
Franchise Fee $19,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 7%5-7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011987
Year Franchised 20021998
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Renewal Fee -Administrative costs


Business Experience Requirements

 
HomePros Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Basic home repair skills

  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

  • Financing Options

     
    HomePros Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoYes/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    HomePros Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    <10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    HomePros Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About HomePros

    HomePros Corporation offers professional home improvement and repair services to the general public. HomePros specializes in small to medium sized construction projects and is engaged in the refurbishment of distressed residential real estate.

    About American Asphalt Sealcoating

    Get your share of the Hundred Billion Dollar Pavement Maintenance Services Industry With Our Franchise!
    Now YOU can own an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise. With an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise, you will receive the COMPLETE backing, experience, and support from the NATIONAL LEADER in Pavement Services. Be the LEADER in the pavement services industry by providing the following services: Sealcoating, HMA Patching, Resurfacing, Rejuvenation, Crack Sealing, Traffic Control Striping, Repairs/Replacement, Maintenance Services.