American Asphalt Sealcoating vs A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Asphalt Sealcoating vs A-1 Concrete Leveling including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise
Investment $35,000 - $45,000$120,500 - $150,900
Franchise Fee $15,000$85,000
Royalty Fee 5-7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871992
Year Franchised 19981993
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Renewal Fee Administrative costs-


Business Experience Requirements

 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise
Experience
  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoYes/No
    Payroll No/NoYes/No

    Training & Support

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAd 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.

    8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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 A-1 Concrete Leveling

    In 1982 , Grover Miller developed his first self-contained pumping unit for leveling concrete. A small hole is drilled into an existing slab, and slurry is injected under the slab, lifting it back into its original position.

    A-1 Concrete Leveling franchisees use Miller's technology to level concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, steps, driveways and runways