Disaster Kleenup vs American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Investment $22,145 - $94,750$35,000 - $45,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee $625-$2.1K/mo.5-7%
Advertising Fee $750-$5K/yr.-
Year Founded 19741987
Year Franchised 19941998
Term Of Agreement 2 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 2 years15 years
Renewal Fee $250Administrative costs


Business Experience Requirements

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
Experience -
  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

  • Financing Options

     
    Disaster Kleenup Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoYes/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Disaster Kleenup Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 100

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% 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

     
    Disaster Kleenup Franchise
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Disaster Kleenup

    Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a network of the leading, independent property damage restoration contractors across North America. DKI member companies provide full service to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, returning damaged property to pre-loss condition fast and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to their consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.

    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.