HomePros vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HomePros Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $101,285 - $143,475$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $19,500$75,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012008
Year Franchised 20022018
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HomePros Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Basic home repair skills
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    Financing Options
     
    HomePros Franchise
    Surface Experts Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    HomePros Franchise
    Surface Experts 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
    Surface Experts Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Surface Experts

    "Surface
    Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
    Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.