SealMaster vs PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SealMaster Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Investment $579,800 - $924,500$180,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $35,000$18,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 19691980
Year Franchised 19911990
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
SealMaster Franchise
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Experience
  • Sales experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    Training You and your designated manager (if any) and up to three employees will participate in an initial training and familiarization course of one to two weeks in duration. You’ll learn SealMaster® manufacturing, sales and marketing techniques, financial controls and other administrative and operational aspects of the SealMaster® business. In addition, a SealMaster® field representative will provide additional assistance at your location to help you get started.Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS 2 Weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesCentral Data Processing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

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

    		Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    Expansion Plans
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About SealMaster

    Since 1969, SealMaster locations have been providing contractors with the supplies and equipment necessary to repair pavement. Franchises in the Sandusky, Ohio-based chain manufacture and sell pavement sealers on site. SealMaster also sells concrete products, sport surfacing, traffic paints, tanks, trailers, machines, pumps and other tools. SealMaster locations hold training seminars for contractors and others who are interested in learning more about pavement maintenance.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised business is $579,800 to $924,500. This includes $420,000 to $585,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate. If you are a conversion franchisee, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised business is $64,300 to $651,000. This includes $60,000 to $425,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

    #292 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.



    About PERMA-DRY Systems

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING


    Provision of services in the restoration of concrete surfaces and structures, using products and following a repair system prescribed and developed by the franchisor. These crack repair and concrete specialists are encouraged to expand and diversify their business in any area where concrete products are used or repairs are required.