The Owner/Builder Network vs Kitchen Solvers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Owner/Builder Network vs Kitchen Solvers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Investment $98,950 - $208,300$88,031 - $113,292
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 10%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19971982
Year Franchised 20051984
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
Equipment No/YesNo/No
Inventory No/YesNo/No
Receivables No/YesNo/No
Payroll No/YesNo/No

Training & Support
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Training -Classroom Training: 10 days
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
Operations - Franchise can be run from home.

56% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

Expansion Plans
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About The Owner/Builder Network

Owner Builder Network is best described as a team of experts helping clients... Be their own builder.
Owner Builder Network was founded outside of Houston Texas in 1997. A good builder today is someone that has connections with contractors and suppliers. With Owner Builder Network clients are in control. They will know exactly what is going into their home. They will know who is and isn't getting paid on their investment and why. The money they save by getting more than one bid and shopping wisely goes into their pocket - not the builder's. One of the highlights is the network they put the customer in when they close. This network consists of hundreds of contractors and suppliers that will bid on the project at a volume builders discount.
Owner Builder Network also has several national accounts that can help clients save even more.

About Kitchen Solvers

Kitchen Solvers franchisees provide custom and pre-built cabinetry, custom countertops, solid surfaces and kitchen accessories. Franchisees can also expand services to include cabinet, countertop and appliance recoloring, cabinet/wood restoration and cabinet reconditioning. Current franchisees and independent kitchen cabinet refacing businesses can acquire a Kitchen Solvers franchise for a reduced initial franchise fee.

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee