SealMaster vs Drywall Patch Guys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SealMaster Franchise
Drywall Patch Guys Franchise
Investment $579,800 - $924,500N/A
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
SealMaster Franchise
Drywall Patch Guys Franchise
Experience
  • Sales experience
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    Financing Options
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    Drywall Patch Guys 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
    Drywall Patch Guys 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.-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    SealMaster Franchise
    Drywall Patch Guys Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Drywall Patch Guys

    Drywall repair is one of our main services. Drywall Patch Guys is a veteran owned and operated company. Since 1954 family owned and have served over 150,000 customers. Serving all of Orange County For over 60 years. Drywall Patch Guys are licensed, bonded, and insured drywall contractors. One of our specialties is drywall repair covering anything from the small drywall patch in a residential home, to full restoration services in commercial buildings. 

    Our services include things like small drywall patches, large patches, drywall replacement, drywall installation, insulation, drywall crack repair, texture/smoothing, installation of crown moulding and baseboard, and full interior and exterior painting. All of our work excellent, fast, and covered under warranty. Our customers satisfaction is our top priority.