Amramp vs Kitchen Solvers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Amramp Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Investment $130,785 - $211,345$88,031 - $113,292
Franchise Fee $49,250$35,000
Royalty Fee 12% Phased over 4 years6%
Advertising Fee Nat'l 1%-3% Local 3%-6%1%
Year Founded 19701982
Year Franchised 20021984
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $20,000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Amramp Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Understanding of clients' needs
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Amramp Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Amramp Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 22 hours Classroom Training: 10 days
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    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)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    56% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Amramp Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers 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 Kitchen Solvers

    Kitchen Solvers franchisees provide custom and pre-built cabinetry, custom countertops, solid surfaces and kitchen accessories. Franchisees can also expand services to include cabinet, countertop and appliance recoloring, cabinet/wood restoration and cabinet reconditioning. Current franchisees and independent kitchen cabinet refacing businesses can acquire a Kitchen Solvers franchise for a reduced initial franchise fee.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee