Concrete Raising of America vs Kitchen Solvers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Concrete Raising of America vs Kitchen Solvers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Concrete Raising of America Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Investment $34,900 - $249,400$88,031 - $113,292
Franchise Fee $34,900 - $42,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 4-8%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19471982
Year Franchised 19931984
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Concrete Raising of America Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Concrete Raising of America Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Concrete Raising of America Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
    Training Bi-annual operator certification by franchisor as well as On-The-Job Training: 40-120 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 10 days
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    11% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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

    Franchise can be run from home.

    56% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Concrete Raising of America Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Concrete Raising of America

    CRC Concrete Raising Corporation has been in the concrete raising business since 1947, educating and training individuals on the fundamental technique of raising and stabilizing concrete in the residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, governmental, and even new construction markets.

    In 1995, Concrete Raising of America, Inc. was established with the venue of forming business associations around the United States, and ultimately on an international basis. Since its inception, Concrete Raising of America has actively shared the elements of successful grouting applications, including raising and stabilizing concrete, through its establishment of Franchise locations.

    Through years of on-the-job experience and testing, Concrete Raising has worked to provide engineered materials via the most efficient state-of-the-art equipment available. This equipment, including volumetric mobile mixers and hydraulic grout pumps has been further engineered by Concrete Raising of America to increase productivity. All modifications to the equipment used by Concrete Raising of America are proprietary, and only available to CRC Concrete Raising Franchise locations.

    * Proven Business Model
    * Exclusive Territories
    * Initial and Continuous Training
    * Ongoing Support
    * Multi-level Market Potential
    * Recurring Revenues
    * Innovative Equipment / Multi-purpose Equipment
    * National Network
    * Flexibility
    * Franchise Owner Control

    Seeking new franchisees throughout the U.S., Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe and Western Europe    

    About Kitchen Solvers

    Kitchen Solvers franchisees provide custom and pre-built cabinetry, custom countertops, solid surfaces and kitchen accessories. Franchisees can also expand services to include cabinet, countertop and appliance recoloring, cabinet/wood restoration and cabinet reconditioning. Current franchisees and independent kitchen cabinet refacing businesses can acquire a Kitchen Solvers franchise for a reduced initial franchise fee.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee