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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kitchen Solvers vs Global Garage 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 | $88,000 - $225,000 |
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 | - | 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 |
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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.