Disaster Kleenup vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $22,145 - $94,750$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$75,000
Royalty Fee $625-$2.1K/mo.-
Advertising Fee $750-$5K/yr.-
Year Founded 19742008
Year Franchised 19942018
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Renewal Fee $250-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Surface Experts 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
Surface Experts 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Disaster Kleenup Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Surface Experts

"Surface
Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.