HomePros vs PuroSystems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
HomePros Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Investment $101,285 - $143,475$81,500 - $122,400
Franchise Fee $19,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 7%8-10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011986
Year Franchised 20021991
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
HomePros Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Basic home repair skills
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    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    HomePros Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing 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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    HomePros Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 PuroSystems

    Richard D. Spohn and Rory O'Dwyer, two insurance restoration entrepreneurs, joined forces in 1986 to create PuroSystems Inc., a property casualty restoration and reconstruction provider. PuroSystems franchisees repair water, fire and smoke damage and perform structural repairs and reconstruction.
    Each year, PuroSystems franchise owners perform thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada. Our commitment to relentless customer service and excellence has earned our position as the restoration partner of choice for many North American insurance companies and property managers. With many years of experience, PuroSystems has become one of the largest restoration franchises across North America. Our training and support ensure that each one of our franchise owners works with compassion, competence, and professionalism to become a hero in his or her community.