Service Team of Professionals vs Dublcheck Limited Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Service Team of Professionals vs Dublcheck Limited including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Dublcheck Limited Franchise
Investment $48,000 - $144,500$17,800 - $389,600
Franchise Fee $48,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5-9%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19711993
Year Franchised 19961994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Dublcheck Limited Franchise
Experience
  • Aptitude for management, ability to follow directions
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    Financing Options
     
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    Dublcheck Limited Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    Dublcheck Limited Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 124 hours Additional Training: Training conventions -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    - 10

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    Dublcheck Limited Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Service Team of Professionals

    Service Team of Professionals (STOP) was founded in 1971 by Mack Clark, a former employee with General Dynamics, Honeywell and BF Goodrich. STOP franchisees specialize in fire, smoke and water damage cleanup and restoration, deodorizing, and carpet and furniture repair.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a STOP franchise business ranges from $48,000 (for an existing cleaning company not requiring a work vehicle, additional equipment nor certain training that we require each franchisee to have) or from $83,700 to a high investment range of $144,500 for both start-up and existing companies. This includes $80,000 to $82,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

    #122 on Entrepreneur's ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

    About Dublcheck Limited

    The national cleaning company with a tailor made local service. Dublcheck was founded in 1993 and since then we have been providing premier cleaning services for offices, showrooms and health and leisure facilities around the UK. We understand that every business is different and we make it our responsibility to bring the right skills, equipment and people to your place of work - matching your unique cleaning and hygiene needs. The Dublcheck cleaning program is a proven system that ensures each and every customer gets the relevant tailor made service for their business. Ultimately we want your customers to walk through the door and see you and your business at its best through clean and hygienic surroundings. We want your staff to perform to the best of their ability and we believe that health and comfort in the workplace begins with cleanliness. We make sure that everything is as it should be to create the right kind of working space. Call us today for free audit on 0800 317236 or email us at [email protected]