Service Team of Professionals vs Stainbusters Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Stainbusters Franchise
Investment $48,000 - $144,500$100,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $48,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5-9%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1971-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Service Team of Professionals Franchise
Stainbusters Franchise
Experience
  • Aptitude for management, ability to follow directions
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    Financing Options
     
    Service Team of Professionals Franchise
    Stainbusters 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
    Stainbusters 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
    Stainbusters 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 Stainbusters

    STAINBUSTERS is a business where our customers always notice a difference and so do our franchisees! Backed by over 25 years experience in carpet and upholstery cleaning technology and development, the Australian originated business operates worldwide providing a revolutionary method of cleaning that gives customers the results they have previously only dreamed of. Not only does the STAINBUSTERS cleaning system deliver results but so does the franchise package. With over 40 years experience in franchising by the UK management team, STAINBUSTERS franchisees receive comprehensive initial and ongoing support to launch their business and very importantly, support to develop successfully through every stage of growth.

    All of our cleaning technicians are highly trained and, together with our unique, powerful cleaning equipment, we'll make sure you receive nothing less than an expert and impeccably effective service throughout your home.

    We have countless satisfied customers who come back to us time and again for our professional service - most of our work comes from existing customers returning to us again, as well as from recommendations and word of mouth!