Ace DuraFlo Systems vs Bath Fitter Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Bath Fitter Franchise
Investment $46,200 - $410,100$120,000 - $175,000
Franchise Fee $21,900$30,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%0
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971984
Year Franchised 20011992
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Bath Fitter Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Bath Fitter Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Bath Fitter 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
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd 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)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Bath Fitter Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Bath Fitter

    In 1984 Bath Fitter created its first bathtub liner, an acrylic bathtub that fit over an existing tub. The company soon added one-piece acrylic bath walls and accessories to its product line.

    Bath Fitter franchisees now also install accessories such as soap dishes, towel racks and shelves.

    Liners are made to measure, fitting around existing plumbing fixtures. Walls can be installed to cover existing tile.