Amramp vs The Owner/Builder Network Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Amramp vs The Owner/Builder Network including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Amramp Franchise
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Investment $130,785 - $211,345$98,950 - $208,300
Franchise Fee $49,250$30,000
Royalty Fee 12% Phased over 4 years10%
Advertising Fee Nat'l 1%-3% Local 3%-6%-
Year Founded 19701997
Year Franchised 20022005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $20,000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Amramp Franchise
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Understanding of clients' needs
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    Financing Options
     
    Amramp Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Amramp Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 22 hours -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    7% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Amramp Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
    US Expansion NoYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Amramp

    Amramp has been manufacturing metal architectural products since 1970. We developed and patented the new, low cost Amramp in 1998. We are confident of the method proven through our franchise system across the United States. Amramp programs work well; we can sell or RENT (yes, rent) a ramp of any size for no minimum period of time, anywhere in the USA. Please consider joining our family of franchisee partnerships. You will be part of our organization to serve the people who use wheelchairs in your marketing area. The franchise fee is $49,250 per million population.

    Seeking new franchise units in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada, Mexico and Western Europe    
     

    Founded in 1998 by Julian Gordon, Amramp has continued to grow as the leading provider of modular wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, vertical platform lifts and other accessibility solutions.

    About The Owner/Builder Network

    Owner Builder Network is best described as a team of experts helping clients... Be their own builder.
    Owner Builder Network was founded outside of Houston Texas in 1997. A good builder today is someone that has connections with contractors and suppliers. With Owner Builder Network clients are in control. They will know exactly what is going into their home. They will know who is and isn't getting paid on their investment and why. The money they save by getting more than one bid and shopping wisely goes into their pocket - not the builder's. One of the highlights is the network they put the customer in when they close. This network consists of hundreds of contractors and suppliers that will bid on the project at a volume builders discount.
    Owner Builder Network also has several national accounts that can help clients save even more.