The Screen Machine vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $47,000 - $72,100$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $25,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19862008
Year Franchised 19882018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Screen Machine Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Screen Machine Franchise
    Surface Experts 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
    Surface Experts 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
    Surface Experts 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 Surface Experts

    "Surface
    Founded in 2008, Surface Experts®, repairs small damage on most interior surfaces, including counter tops, floors, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, appliances and so much more!
    Most companies do complete surface replacement, costing thousands of dollars. Surface Experts® deliver perfect repairs in typically under an hour for less than $100.