Bath Fitter vs Bathmaster Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $175,000$18,700 - $29,750
Franchise Fee $30,000$7,000
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841989
Year Franchised 19921994
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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

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Expansion Plans
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Bathmaster Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Bath Fitter

In 1984 Bath Fitter created its first bathtub liner, an acrylic bathtub that fit over an existing tub. The company soon added one-piece acrylic bath walls and accessories to its product line.

Bath Fitter franchisees now also install accessories such as soap dishes, towel racks and shelves.

Liners are made to measure, fitting around existing plumbing fixtures. Walls can be installed to cover existing tile.

About Bathmaster

BCL Bathrooms is an independently owned and operated franchise of BathMasters. We specialize in Tub Replacements, Tub to Shower conversions, Acrylic Wall Systems, Tub Liners, and Tub Reglazing.
BathMaster offers top quality, cost-effective bathtub reglazing, bathtub liners & wall installation services. This in-home service saves customers up to 75% of replacement costs. BathMaster excels in completing projects in a single day, transforming customers bathroom into an environment they will be proud of. BathMaster's innovative products and system support gives our franchises the market advantages necessary for success and growth.