Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Investment $80,000 - $156,000$26,810 - $77,385
Franchise Fee $31,900 - $45,900$5,000 - $20,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%+
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19922004
Year Franchised 19922005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 10-20 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 15% 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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2

    Expansion Plans

     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings

    After owning and operating his own mobile floor and window coverings business for several years in Wisconsin, Greg Schmich launched Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings as a franchise in 1992. Today franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada offer in-home and in-office service to customers, selling carpet, vinyl, laminate flooring, hardwood, ceramic tiles, area rugs, blinds and shades, drapes and toppers and shutters.

    About Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence

    Refinishing the World, One Customer, One Floor at a Time!™
    Mr. Sandless franchisees use a method for refinishing wood floors that does not require sanding. The company's finishes are certified green, and its services have been used by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
    Some Mr. Sandless franchisees co-brand with Dr. DecknFence

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise is $26,810 to $77,385. This includes between $5,000 to $40,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate.
    If you sign a multi-unit option agreement to develop multiple Mr. Sandless franchises, you will pay a $5,000 option fee for each additional franchised business you wish to develop, plus an additional territory fee of $10,000 for each additional franchised business you wish to develop. Your total initial investment will depend on the number of franchised businesses you will develop. If you choose to develop 3 additional franchised businesses, the estimated initial investment for the multi-unit option is $41,810 to $92,385. This includes $20,000 to $48,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate. The multi-unit option is not available for Dr. DecknFence franchises.

    Veteran Incentives: 50% off equipment package

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