American Asphalt Sealcoating vs PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Investment $35,000 - $45,000$180,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $15,000$18,500
Royalty Fee 5-7%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871980
Year Franchised 19981990
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee Administrative costs-


Business Experience Requirements

 
American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Experience
  • Aggressive and outgoing personality preferred
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    Training -Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS 2 Weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesCentral Data Processing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline

    Marketing Co-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)

    Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


    Expansion Plans

     
    American Asphalt Sealcoating Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 PERMA-DRY Systems

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING


    Provision of services in the restoration of concrete surfaces and structures, using products and following a repair system prescribed and developed by the franchisor. These crack repair and concrete specialists are encouraged to expand and diversify their business in any area where concrete products are used or repairs are required.