Kitchen Solvers vs 5 Day Kitchens Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Investment $88,031 - $113,292$88,100 - $375,600
Franchise Fee $35,000$27,000 - $95,000
Royalty Fee 6%4 - 5% Sliding Scale
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19822008
Year Franchised 19842012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Training Classroom Training: 10 days

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 Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations

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

Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising

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 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)

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

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

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 5 Day Kitchens

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