Bath Fitter vs Surface Experts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $175,000$114,450 - $203,050
Franchise Fee $30,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19842008
Year Franchised 19922018
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Surface Experts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Bath Fitter Franchise
Surface Experts 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
Surface Experts 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
Surface Experts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 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.