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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kitchen Solvers vs Gutter Genie 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 | $75,000 - $135,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1982 | - |
Year Franchised | 1984 | - |
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.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Our franchising system is built on the premise that the Company can be successful only if our franchisees are successful first. We believe in a partnering relationship with our owner/ operators, suppliers and employees.
Success for The Gutter Genie Company flows from the success of its business partners.