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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of World of Water vs Rainsoft including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $100,000 | $70,000 - $100,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $5,000 | N/A |
| Royalty Fee | - | 0 |
| Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
| Year Founded | 1976 | 1953 |
| Year Franchised | 1976 | 1959 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 |
| 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 | -/- | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
| Equipment | -/- | -/- |
| Inventory | -/- | -/- |
| Receivables | -/- | -/- |
| Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - |
1. Before/during/after opening new store; Up to 6 Weeks 2. Conventions/Meetings twice a year |
| Support | - | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | No | Yes |
RAINSOFT Water Treament has enjoyed nearly constant expansion in its 51-year history. RAINSOFT provides clean, soft, luxurious great-tasting water to homes and businesses. With a lifetime warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, you know, like our one million plus clients, that you are in good hands. With Franchise-like programs and on-site support before, during and after opening, many dealers are now second-generation businesses with significant cash flow and both passive and active income.