The Screen Machine vs EXOVATIONS Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
EXOVATIONS Franchise
Investment $47,000 - $72,100$93,050 - $158,750
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19861996
Year Franchised 19882006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
EXOVATIONS Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    EXOVATIONS Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    EXOVATIONS Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    13% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    EXOVATIONS Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Screen Machine

    The Screen Machine® is a mobile door and window screening business. They travel to your home or business to provide custom installation, fabrication and repair of window and door screening products. They specialize in screen doors, window screens, shade screens, pet grills, pet doors and other window covering products. The Screen Machine® currently offer their services in many locations throughout California. The Screen Machine® is considered by many to be the finest and friendliest window and door screening service in the country. They take pride in offering a wide selection of the highest quality window and door screening products available.

    About EXOVATIONS

    EXOVATIONS solves homeowners' exterior remodeling needs with creative solutions combining curb appeal with durability. EXOVATIONS uses materials that are no or low maintenance and come with excellent warranties. In other words, EXOVATIONS create exteriors for looks and for life. By focusing our business solely on home exteriors, EXOVATIONS stays true to our strength, skill, value, and our brand. Unlike many other replacement contractors, our sales process is informative and consultative, not the high-pressure, one-call close approach. We find that the more educated and informed our customers are, the smoother the project runs and the more likely we are to gain repeat and referral business. That is why we say that we're changing home exteriors. We change the look of the home and the way business is conducted in our industry.