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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Deckare Services vs CRATE 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 | $100,424 - $177,999 | 
| Franchise Fee | $14,500 | $22,000 - $46,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 2%-4% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | $38,500 - $42,000 annually | 
| Year Founded | 1995 | 2011 | 
| Year Franchised | 1997 | 2015 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | We're looking to partner with motivated entrepreneurs who have liquid funds amounting to at least 150% of the figures listed in Item 7 of CRATE's Franchise Disclosure Document, and proper licensing.  | 
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Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- | 
| 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 | Ongoing  | 
	
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures | CRATE franchisees receive ongoing training and support with everything from lead screening, marketing, sales, project management, field implementation, and security/safety procedures. CRATE's 24/7 support team offers contractors the benefit of warmed up leads and setting up initial walk-throughs.  | 
	
| Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | - | 
| Operations | - | Our time-tested business model equips contractors with the necessary tools to offer a residential construction business which offers affordable remodeling for kitchens and bathrooms to customers wishing to implement a high-end renovation to an existing kitchen or bathroom layout. Our system is designed to maximized efficiency, as well as profit-per-workday.  | 
	
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | 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.
CRATE Franchise Systems -- the franchisor of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE -- offers home improvement specialists industry-leading solutions in lead generation and maximizing profit-per-workday while helping them deliver organized, efficient remodeling services. Each signature crate, an 8' x 16' x 8' tall container, includes all the necessary tools and materials contractors need to complete a quality remodel in as little as seven days. CRATE Franchise Systems is now expanding through a targeted franchise program. Immediate opportunities are available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon.