Closet & Storage Concepts vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $96,500 - $499,000$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $44,500$7,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871989
Year Franchised 20001994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Lesser of initial, current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Strong sales background a plus
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    Financing Options

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Bathmaster Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Closet & Storage Concepts

    Founded by Bob Lewis in 1987, Closet & Storage Concepts designs, manufactures and installs custom closet and storage products in homes and businesses.

    About Bathmaster

    BCL Bathrooms is an independently owned and operated franchise of BathMasters. We specialize in Tub Replacements, Tub to Shower conversions, Acrylic Wall Systems, Tub Liners, and Tub Reglazing.
    BathMaster offers top quality, cost-effective bathtub reglazing, bathtub liners & wall installation services. This in-home service saves customers up to 75% of replacement costs. BathMaster excels in completing projects in a single day, transforming customers bathroom into an environment they will be proud of. BathMaster's innovative products and system support gives our franchises the market advantages necessary for success and growth.