Environmental Factor vs Curb-Ease Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Environmental Factor Franchise
Curb-Ease Franchise
Investment $30,000 - $40,000$69,500 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee -7%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19911999
Year Franchised 20012005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Environmental Factor Franchise
Curb-Ease Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Environmental Factor Franchise
Curb-Ease Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Environmental Factor Franchise
Curb-Ease Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing -National Media Regional Advertising
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Environmental Factor Franchise
Curb-Ease Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Environmental Factor

Since 1991, Environmental Factor has been pioneering natural lawn and garden solutions. From our leading beneficial nematodes for grub control, Grub Busters®, to our new Green it™ Corn Gluten Weed Preventers, we provide a complete range of lawn & garden products.
Environmental Factor has been at the forefront of creating natural lawn and garden solutions which are easy to use and work with nature to improve your green spaces. Today Environmental Factor offers lawn care products which are natural, safe for people, pets and the environment, whether for commercial or residential use.
Canada's largest 100% non-chemical lawncare company. The lawn care program uses absolutely no chemical pesticides. They are not "organic-based." A natural turfcare system has been developed, which is effective in creating healthy, green lawns without use of synthetics or pesticides. Their program works on small to large sized properties and their lawns are less likely to develop thatch, chinch bug infestations and manage well under extreme conditions. Most organic programs lack some vital treatment to work well with nature. With pesticide reduction under way in many communities, and pesticide bans for cosmetic uses on residential properties, the marketplace is looking for the Organic
Expert in their community!
Exclusive territory, no pesticide licence required.
An organic system that works.
Support and marketing along with one on one training.

About Curb-Ease

Curb-Ease is truly a Canadian success story. Founded by President Garry Tynan, the company began operations in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia in 1996 and launched the franchise opportunity in the fall of 2005. Since that time we have expanded our franchises in British Columbia as well as launched operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. We are a dynamic and fast growing company, and we constantly strive to improve operating systems, marketing strategies, training conventions and overall communications with our franchise partners. Unlike buying equipment where the purchase represents the conclusion of the transaction, investing in a Curb-Ease Franchise represents the beginning of the relationship. Curb-Ease is a turnkey franchise that fulfills the demand for decorative concrete landscape borders. Concrete borders - in virtually any colour, shape or texture -- are a durable and attractive alternative to wood or plastic edging, and can be easily installed in new or existing landscape environments. Curb-Ease franchisees receive premium equipment, protected territories and on-going support. If you think you've "Got What It Takes" to run a successful Curb-Ease Franchise, contact us today for more information.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee