Bathmaster vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bathmaster Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $18,700 - $29,750$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee $7,000$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee -2%-4%
Advertising Fee -$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 19892011
Year Franchised 19942015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bathmaster Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Experience -

We're looking to partner with motivated entrepreneurs who have liquid funds amounting to at least 150% of the figures listed in Item 7 of CRATE's Franchise Disclosure Document, and proper licensing.

Financing Options
 
Bathmaster Franchise
CRATE Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Bathmaster Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Training -

Ongoing
Support -

CRATE franchisees receive ongoing training and support with everything from lead screening, marketing, sales, project management, field implementation, and security/safety procedures. CRATE's 24/7 support team offers contractors the benefit of warmed up leads and setting up initial walk-throughs.
Marketing --
Operations -

Our time-tested business model equips contractors with the necessary tools to offer a residential construction business which offers affordable remodeling for kitchens and bathrooms to customers wishing to implement a high-end renovation to an existing kitchen or bathroom layout. Our system is designed to maximized efficiency, as well as profit-per-workday.

Expansion Plans
 
Bathmaster Franchise
CRATE Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Bathmaster

BCL Bathrooms is an independently owned and operated franchise of BathMasters. We specialize in Tub Replacements, Tub to Shower conversions, Acrylic Wall Systems, Tub Liners, and Tub Reglazing.
BathMaster offers top quality, cost-effective bathtub reglazing, bathtub liners & wall installation services. This in-home service saves customers up to 75% of replacement costs. BathMaster excels in completing projects in a single day, transforming customers bathroom into an environment they will be proud of. BathMaster's innovative products and system support gives our franchises the market advantages necessary for success and growth.

About CRATE

CRATE Franchise Systems -- the franchisor of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE -- offers home improvement specialists industry-leading solutions in lead generation and maximizing profit-per-workday while helping them deliver organized, efficient remodeling services. Each signature crate, an 8' x 16' x 8' tall container, includes all the necessary tools and materials contractors need to complete a quality remodel in as little as seven days. CRATE Franchise Systems is now expanding through a targeted franchise program. Immediate opportunities are available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon.