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Updated RecentlySteam Brothers vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steam Brothers vs The Dry Boys 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 | $74,000 - $116,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $16,000 | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5-6.5% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
| Year Founded | 1977 | - |
| Year Franchised | 1984 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 Years |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 Years |
| Renewal Fee | $1K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work! |
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 | Yes/- |
| Inventory | No/No | Yes/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | raining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| 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 | - |
Company Overviews
About Steam Brothers
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.
About The Dry Boys
Mention
the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch
their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that
gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water
penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action
is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within
seconds.
Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced
equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean
and healthy home.