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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gemini Tub Repair vs Steam Brothers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $30,500 - $34,800 | $22,000 - $53,500 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $16,000 |
Royalty Fee | $49/wk. | 5-6.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1984 | 1977 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 10% of franchise fee | $1K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | - | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Gemini Tub Repair is currently seeking franchise partners to join our rapidly growing franchise network. Opportunities are available with an established reputation for excellence and strong industry relationships in a business that enjoys both extremely low start-up costs and the potential for a tremendous return on your investment.
Reasons To Invest in a Gemini Tub Repair Franchise
*Low cost start-up
* Large Exclusive Territory
*The Luxury of Adding Additional Staff - it's up to you
*Low on-going expenses
* High potential return on investment
*A large percentage of your business referred to you
*Non-advertised warranty work from tub manufacturers
*An Outstanding Opportunity to Secure Your Future GEMINI TUB REPAIR may be the choice for you. Call: 1.800.365.2807
Gemini Tub Repair is an outstanding opportunity to secure your future in a bathtub repair and refinishing industry!
After 16 years in the supermarket business, Adam Leier was looking for a way to go into business for himself. He purchased Steam Brothers, an existing cleaning business, in 1977 and began franchising in 1984. Steam Brothers has locations throughout the Midwest and is based in Bismarck, North Dakota.