ABC Seamless vs PuroSystems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ABC Seamless Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Investment $86,000 - $268,500$81,500 - $122,400
Franchise Fee $12,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 2%-5%8-10%
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 19731986
Year Franchised 19781991
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
ABC Seamless Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Experience
  • Industry & general business experience are helpful but not necessary
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    Financing Options
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

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    Expansion Plans
     
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    PuroSystems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About ABC Seamless

    Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.

    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.