Steamatic vs PuroSystems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Steamatic Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Investment $114,411 - $195,561$81,500 - $122,400
Franchise Fee $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 8%-2%8-10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19481986
Year Franchised 19671991
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Steamatic Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Steamatic Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Steamatic Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 17 hours Classroom Training: 63 hours Additional Training: At regional training centers -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses;

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Steamatic Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Steamatic

    Steamatic franchises have set the standard in restoration and cleaning services

    For nearly 50 years, Steamatic has been providing communities a variety of much-needed services: fire and water damage restoration, mold remediation, air duct cleaning, commercial building drying, carpet cleaning, and tile and hard surface cleaning. With operations in 23 countries, Steamatic has emerged as a leading restoration franchise with a reputation for having highly trained, professional technicians who get the job done right. That reputation has paid off for Steamatic franchisees, who generate one of the highest average annual sales numbers in the industry.
    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
    #194 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About PuroSystems

    Richard D. Spohn and Rory O'Dwyer, two insurance restoration entrepreneurs, joined forces in 1986 to create PuroSystems Inc., a property casualty restoration and reconstruction provider. PuroSystems franchisees repair water, fire and smoke damage and perform structural repairs and reconstruction.
    Each year, PuroSystems franchise owners perform thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada. Our commitment to relentless customer service and excellence has earned our position as the restoration partner of choice for many North American insurance companies and property managers. With many years of experience, PuroSystems has become one of the largest restoration franchises across North America. Our training and support ensure that each one of our franchise owners works with compassion, competence, and professionalism to become a hero in his or her community.