The Owner/Builder Network vs 5 Day Kitchens Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Owner/Builder Network vs 5 Day Kitchens including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Investment $98,950 - $208,300$88,100 - $375,600
Franchise Fee $30,000$27,000 - $95,000
Royalty Fee 10%4 - 5% Sliding Scale
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19972008
Year Franchised 20052012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Training -

Available at headquarters: 5 Days Corporate University. At franchisee's location: As needed. Sales training, 2 days; Operations & startup training, 3 days; Installation training: 5 days
Support -

Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand Opening, Internet, Field Operations/Evaluations, Purchasing Cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing -

Ad slicks, Regional Advertising, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos, Website, Displays, Mobile Showrooms, Vehicle Wraps
Operations -

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Expansion Plans
 
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

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 5 Day Kitchens

We have been informed by 5 Day Kitchens that they are no longer offering franchises.