Closet & Storage Concepts vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $96,500 - $499,000$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $44,500$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872008
Year Franchised 20002018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Lesser of initial, current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Strong sales background a plus
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    Financing Options
     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Surface Experts 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
    Surface Experts 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
    Surface Experts Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 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.