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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steam Brothers vs Modern Purair 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 | $85,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $16,000 | $75,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-6.5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | - |
Year Franchised | 1984 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal 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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | 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.
Modern PUR AIR has set out to be North America's largest branded HVAC cleaning company. In providing our franchise partners with professional service and support, innovative technology and brand power, we have developed a proven system that will allow our awarded franchise partners to achieve their professional and financial goals. Owning a Modern PUR AIR franchise will insure consistent key benefits which include: * 24/hour franchise support * 24/hour call centre support * Exclusive territory control management * Innovative software management * Extensive certified franchise training program * Professional Marketing & Advertising Agency Support and/or solutions * Revolutionary, innovative, patented pending HVAC cleaning technology * Stream-line consistent management system 'The System' 'Tried-Tested-Proven'