The Screen Machine vs Koala Insulation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
Koala Insulation Franchise
Investment $47,000 - $72,100$119,926 - $159,342
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19862020
Year Franchised 19882020
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
Koala Insulation Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    Koala Insulation 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
    Koala Insulation 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
    Koala Insulation Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Koala Insulation

    "Koala
    Koala Insulation offers high performance, full coverage insulation services through a network of independently owned and operated franchises.