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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steam Brothers vs UBuildIt including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $22,000 - $53,500 | $113,500 - $223,800 |
Franchise Fee | $16,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-6.5% | $1,000 monthly |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | 1988 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1998 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $1K | $10K |
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/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Available at headquarters: 1 week |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Annual convention |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising, Marketing creatives |
Operations |
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) |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is 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 |
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.
Prosper in construction consulting while reducing your workload and
liability. By adding the UBuildIt consulting system to your business,
you will find an easier way to build homes and regain extra time and
money in the process. Instead of contracting to build; you are coaching
homeowners. You’re offering a service that allows you to diversify and
stand out from the pack! You’re using first-class marketing materials,
Internet tools, and a complete business system backed with professional
support. Imagine taking less risk - and having more time to golf, swim,
and see your kids.