Kitchen Solvers vs PuroSystems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Investment $88,031 - $113,292$81,500 - $122,400
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%8-10%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19821986
Year Franchised 19841991
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support
 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
PuroSystems 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
PuroSystems Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

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

About PuroSystems

Richard D. Spohn and Rory O'Dwyer, two insurance restoration entrepreneurs, joined forces in 1986 to create PuroSystems Inc., a property casualty restoration and reconstruction provider. PuroSystems franchisees repair water, fire and smoke damage and perform structural repairs and reconstruction.
Each year, PuroSystems franchise owners perform thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada. Our commitment to relentless customer service and excellence has earned our position as the restoration partner of choice for many North American insurance companies and property managers. With many years of experience, PuroSystems has become one of the largest restoration franchises across North America. Our training and support ensure that each one of our franchise owners works with compassion, competence, and professionalism to become a hero in his or her community.