Disaster Kleenup vs Coustic-Glo Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Coustic-Glo Franchise
Investment $22,145 - $94,750$12,000 - $18,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee $625-$2.1K/mo.-
Advertising Fee $750-$5K/yr.-
Year Founded 19741975
Year Franchised 19941984
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Renewal Fee $250-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Coustic-Glo Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Coustic-Glo Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Coustic-Glo Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising-
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)

-

Expansion Plans

 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Coustic-Glo Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Coustic-Glo

 As a part of CGI International, Inc, Coustic-Glo International has enjoyed success worldwide since 1975 and has repeatedly been listed by national and International publications such as Entrepreneur, Success, Inc., and many others as the leader in our segment of the building service restoration industry. Coustic-Glo today has grown to include locations throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to our rapidly growing domestic markets Coustic-Glo International has successfully entered into Area Developmental Agreements in Australia, Japan, Korea, South Africa and Ireland. Coustic-Glo International is today seeking strong additional franchise partners in both the USA and overseas.

The Coustic-Glo business is the cleaning, restoration, sanitation, and repair of all types of ceilings and walls found in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Coustic-Glo International offers you an opportunity to provide a service that is needed by virtually every property you encounter.