PremierGarage vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PremierGarage Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $129,950 - $408,000$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $75,000$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee $3.5K-7.5K/yr.2%-4%
Advertising Fee -$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 19992011
Year Franchised 20022015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
PremierGarage 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
 
PremierGarage Franchise
CRATE Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
PremierGarage 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
 
PremierGarage Franchise
CRATE Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About PremierGarage

THE LARGEST BRAND WITH THE WIDEST REACH

In 2010, Tailored Living and PremierGarage formed a strategic partnership to create the largest whole-home and garage organization franchise in the nation. PremierGarage’s brand recognition and reputation in the garage industry made them the ideal partner. In 2011, Tailored Living acquired the PremierGarage® brand name.

Our reach extends to our marketing power as well. Our years of experience in lead generation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), as well as local marketing tactics, help drive business to our franchisees with the greatest effectiveness, which makes it one of the best franchise opportunities available!.
 
PremierGarage offers storage and flooring solutions for garage, closets, pantries, mudrooms, home offices through complimentary in-home consultations, professional measuring and installation.
 
Veterans will receive a 15% discount

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.