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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Deckare Services vs City Wide Facility Solutions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $25,000 - $40,000 | $233,150 - $404,100 | 
| Franchise Fee | $14,500 | $70,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | 1% | 
| Year Founded | 1995 | 1961 | 
| Year Franchised | 1997 | 2001 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years | 
| Renewal Fee | - | 10% of franchise fee | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | Professional Qualifications: * 35 - 55 years old with no less than 10 years of business experience * At least 5- 10 years of B2B sales and 5 years of sales management experience * Experience building and managing sales teams * Leadership/Management of a professional team Behavioral Qualifications: Culture Index: Trailblazer, Persuader, Architect (A "DI" DISC profile or an "Achiever" Proven Match Profile) * Outgoing, expressive individuals with backgrounds like business development, sales, sales management, marketing, training, and recruiting. * Proactive, results-oriented multitaskers who have a strong sense of urgency. * Persuasive, problem solvers who understand and enjoy helping people achieve their goals. | |
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/Yes | 
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/No | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/No | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/No | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/No | -/- | 
Training & Support | 
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| Training | Ongoing support | Full training from our support center team consists of 4 weeks of hands on coaching. 2 in Kansas City at our Corporate office and 2 in the field at the franchisees site. From there the franchisee will receive multiple support visits, engage in regular, one-on-one coaching calls, monthly sales and operations calls and much more. On-The-Job Training: 50 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Annual training meeting; on-site visits; online training as needed | 
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures | Franchise Advisory Council Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | 
| Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | 
| Operations | - | 	
	   0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 to start, add employees as business grows 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 | No | 
| International Expansion | No | No | 
Since 1995, Deckare has been cleaning and restoring decks and other outdoor wood surfaces. The company uses a two-step process that first strips away any mildew, algae or old paint, and then preserves the restored surface with a clear sealer.
Deckare can repair and protect against sun damage, splintering, cracking, warping and mildew.