American Asphalt Sealcoating vs The Screen Machine Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Asphalt Sealcoating vs The Screen Machine including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
The Screen Machine Franchise
Investment $35,000 - $45,000$47,000 - $72,100
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5-7%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871986
Year Franchised 19981988
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee Administrative costs$2K


Business Experience Requirements
 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
The Screen Machine Franchise
Experience
  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    The Screen Machine Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    <10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

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

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    13% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About American Asphalt Sealcoating

    Get your share of the Hundred Billion Dollar Pavement Maintenance Services Industry With Our Franchise!
    Now YOU can own an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise. With an American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise, you will receive the COMPLETE backing, experience, and support from the NATIONAL LEADER in Pavement Services. Be the LEADER in the pavement services industry by providing the following services: Sealcoating, HMA Patching, Resurfacing, Rejuvenation, Crack Sealing, Traffic Control Striping, Repairs/Replacement, Maintenance Services.

    About The Screen Machine

    The Screen Machine® is a mobile door and window screening business. They travel to your home or business to provide custom installation, fabrication and repair of window and door screening products. They specialize in screen doors, window screens, shade screens, pet grills, pet doors and other window covering products. The Screen Machine® currently offer their services in many locations throughout California. The Screen Machine® is considered by many to be the finest and friendliest window and door screening service in the country. They take pride in offering a wide selection of the highest quality window and door screening products available.