Ace DuraFlo Systems vs Gutter Guys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Gutter Guys Franchise
Investment $46,200 - $410,100$59,800 - $125,167
Franchise Fee $21,900$15,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Gutter Guys Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Gutter Guys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Gutter Guys Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

    		-

    Expansion Plans
     
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Gutter Guys Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Gutter Guys

    The Gutter Guys is a full-service rain gutter company with over 400,000 happy customers that has been in business since 1988.
    Are you a potential employee of The Gutter Guys? We invite you to inquire about our superior professional development training and franchise opportunities. We are always looking for honest and enthusiastic people to join our team! We have a proven track record and we know how to coach the right people to become successful business owners.  Ours is not a quick six-week or even a six-month training process. Employees who become owners at The Gutter Guys are trained for at least two years. Most invest many more years before we feel they are ready to properly represent our company.