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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bath Fitter vs Bath Solutions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $120,000 - $175,000 | $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 0 | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1984 | 1996 |
Year Franchised | 1992 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
From our birthplace in Canada to our expansion into the United States, Five Star Bath Solutions is focused on being the premier bath remodeling company in the home remodeling industry. Our mission is to design and build dream bathrooms through expertise and trust. We provide bath solutions for everyone and every need.
At Five Star Bath Solutions, we understand that bathing areas deserve to be customized to customers and their lifestyles. We’re proud to be one of the fastest growing bath remodeling franchises in the world!