Today's Window Fashions vs Vivid Finish Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Today's Window Fashions vs Vivid Finish including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Vivid Finish Franchise
Investment $49,000 - $55,000$50,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $49,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19932005
Year Franchised 19972007
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $750-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Vivid Finish Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Vivid Finish Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Vivid Finish Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Vivid Finish Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Today's Window Fashions

    Mark Barone founded Today's Window Fashions in 1993 because he recognized an opportunity for growth. In an industry that was primarily handled by independent companies, Barone believed there was strength in numbers, so he began franchising in 1997. Based in San Diego, the privately held company uses an online designer showroom to increase customer sales.

    About Vivid Finish

    SAME DAY - NO SANDING technology offers residential and commercial customers alike an unparalleled solution for maintaining beautiful hardwood floors through a unique balance of chemical and mechanical deep cleaning and abrasion with environmentally friendly and safe water based products and state-of-the art equipment, coupled with our proprietary bonding agent and industry leading Vivid Finish™ XL in the sheen of choice.

    We offer limited franchises.