Ace DuraFlo Systems vs American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Investment $46,200 - $410,100$35,000 - $45,000
Franchise Fee $21,900$15,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%5-7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971987
Year Franchised 20011998
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee $1KAdministrative costs


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

  • Financing Options

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesYes/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesYes/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, 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 advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Ace DuraFlo Systems

    Since 1999, ACE DuraFlo has been successfully using its proven system that has saved building owners and homeowners thousands of dollars, while saving occupants the messy, noisy and destructive experience of a repipe. Until now the only effective long-term remedy for encrusted galvanized steel or rust-corroded copper small diameter piping was the expensive and inefficient method of repiping the whole piping system. This meant the nuisance of dirt, noise, and several weeks of being without water. Building owners, homeowners, property managers and tenants are eagerly seeking an alternative to this old fashioned, expensive and frustrating system.

    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.