Roto-Static vs Service Team of Professionals Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Roto-Static vs Service Team of Professionals including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Investment $40,000$48,000 - $144,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$48,000
Royalty Fee 5%5-9%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19771971
Year Franchised 19771996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Roto-Static Franchise
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Experience -
  • Aptitude for management, ability to follow directions
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    Financing Options
     
    Roto-Static Franchise
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Roto-Static Franchise
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    Training Ongoing seminars throughout year On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 124 hours Additional Training: Training conventions
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Roto-Static Franchise
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Roto-Static

    In 1977 Roto-Static revolutionized the carpet cleaning industry by offering a method that not only left carpets drier than the old "steam cleaning" processes, but also without leaving dirt attracting residues behind. The positive benefits are better appearance; no danger of carpet shrinkage or damage to carpet backing; fast drying times (often under an hour); and carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer!

    Today Roto-Static continues to deliver these proven benefits with the highest standards of quality through its network of certified professionals. Quality-oriented homeowners and performance minded facility managers nationwide turn to Roto-Static to provide them with exceptional results and reliable service. We now offer a range of additional services including upholstery cleaning; linoleum and tile cleaning; janitorial services and flood and fire restoration available through our nationwide network of experts. A Canadian company with offices and manufacturing facilities located in Brampton Ontario, Roto-Static is proud to be a "made-in Canada" solution for consumers from coast-to-coast!

     
    The modest investment you make in your future will pay huge dividends! Our turn-key package includes all the equipment you'll need to get started growing your business, plus uniforms, marketing materials and a generous supply of cleaning solutions and materials for an investment of approximately $40,000. The term of the Roto-Static franchise agreement is for 10 years with an option for an additional 10 year extension.
     
    Considering the long franchise term, the annualized cost is very low.

    About Service Team of Professionals

    Service Team of Professionals (STOP) was founded in 1971 by Mack Clark, a former employee with General Dynamics, Honeywell and BF Goodrich. STOP franchisees specialize in fire, smoke and water damage cleanup and restoration, deodorizing, and carpet and furniture repair.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a STOP franchise business ranges from $48,000 (for an existing cleaning company not requiring a work vehicle, additional equipment nor certain training that we require each franchisee to have) or from $83,700 to a high investment range of $144,500 for both start-up and existing companies. This includes $80,000 to $82,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

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