Dry-B-Lo vs Screenmobile Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dry-B-Lo Franchise
Screenmobile Franchise
Investment $65,700 - $147,500$91,975 - $183,770
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $25,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 7.5%7%
Advertising Fee -$75/month
Year Founded 19931980
Year Franchised 19971984
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dry-B-Lo Franchise
Screenmobile Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/NoYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
    Training -Screenmobile University provides our hands-on training, and includes everything an expert in our field will need. Mastering the ins and outs of administration, marketing, sales and production happens over the course of our 10 day training program. All training costs are covered in the Franchise License Fee. Training begins in our state of the art audio/visual classrooms and covers the foundations of building a successful franchise. From there you will move to the Screen House where adaptive training techniques allow for you to learn the fundamentals of screening as real life situations are simulated. On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOnce you’ve started your Screenmobile business, continuous support will be provided in the form of regular phone calls, webinars, meetings, and field support. Resources such as the following are always be available for you to help grow your business to the next level. Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingA mere $75 per month paid to the National Ad Fund, provides Screenmobile Franchise Owners the following marketing support to help promote and track their business. Driving new customers to your business is easy with the help of social media attention, Google Adwords and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Don’t forget, your Screenmobile trailer also serves as a moving billboard! Strategically park your vehicle in accessible high traffic areas to attract new business. Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    21% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5

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

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

    Expansion Plans
     
    Dry-B-Lo Franchise
    Screenmobile Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Dry-B-Lo

    Grant Moore's family had spent a lot of time and money building a deck and pouring concrete underneath it, but the area below was useless whenever it rained because water poured in. Moore knew there must be a way to keep the space below the deck dry. After working with an engineering firm for two years, Moore developed a drainage system that would not leak or collect debris. He filed patents and in 1993 founded Dry-B-Lo International Inc. to install his patented system of channels. This system, which is installed below a raised deck, helps convert a wet, unusable space into a dry, outdoor living space.

    About Screenmobile

    Screenmobile is most recognized name in mobile screen services across the nation. With great products, and exceptional service, we exceed expectations and stand behind our work with our guarantee.  We are hands-on leaders, trained through Screenmobile University, and experts in our field. We find purpose in providing a job well done, while having the pleasure of working outdoors. With nearly 100 franchises, from nation wide, we travel to our customers to provide the ultimate home repair service experience. Screenmobile is a family business. We provide the perfect franchise opportunity for individuals or couples who are family-focused and looking for the perfect work/life balance.
    Veteran Incentives  $2,500 off franchise fee

    "Top      "Entrepreneur
    #75 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #162 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #248 in Franchise 500 for 2021.