The Owner/Builder Network vs Global Garage Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Investment $98,950 - $208,300$88,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2005-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Experience -

1. Full Time Commitment. We are not accepting franchisees who want this as an add-on to another business. 2. Fulfillment of the No-Commitment Franchise Discovery Process. 3. Marketing & Networking interest and aptitude. 4. A business person�s attitude. 5. Wants to work on your business not in your business. * �Can Do� Attitude. * Friendly Disposition. * Embodiment of the FFIS Philosophy. 6. Sufficient Net Worth. ($150,000) 7. $100,000 in liquid capital.

Financing Options
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Training -

At Global Garage we take Training very SERIOUSLY! The First step in training is to get all of your equipment, office, business and storage area set up. This must be done before coming to training. We will walk you through each step of it. 4 Days of training at a successful Global Garage facility. An additional 4 Days of training at your location using your equipment. Manufacturers flooring training. Manufacturers cabinets training. Ongoing discussions, newsletters, coaching, meetings, etc.

Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Global Garage

Global Garage is a Garage Makeover Business serving the multi-billion dollar home improvement industry. They lay down concrete coatings on the floor and install cabinets and other storage solutions in the garage. It is a simple business plan that gives the franchisee the ability to focus on the marketing of the business. It is a fun business in which the franchisee makes a huge impact on a client's home in just one day. It is home based so the franchisee's commute is just down the hall.
Global Garage has a fantastic proprietary product line, extensive infrastructure, and a two week training program but most importantly, they offer the support a franchisee needs in order to start and grow this business without any previous experience. Come see why Global Garage stands above the rest!