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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kitchen Solvers vs Forcefield including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $88,031 - $113,292 | $84,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1982 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems is the only franchised national
brand of hurricane protection products and installation.
Forcefield provides clients one stop shopping convenience for the
permitting and installation of all types and styles of hurricane
shutters, electrical generators, garage doors, roof reinforcements and
other products to fortify homes, businesses and municipal buildings
against the ravages of a storm.
Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems also assists clients in attaining the available insurance discounts.