PuroSystems vs 5 Day Kitchens Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PuroSystems Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Investment $81,500 - $122,400$88,100 - $375,600
Franchise Fee $35,000$27,000 - $95,000
Royalty Fee 8-10%4 - 5% Sliding Scale
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19862008
Year Franchised 19912012
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
PuroSystems Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
PuroSystems Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesYes/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support
 
PuroSystems Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
Training -

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 -

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

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 -

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
 
PuroSystems Franchise
5 Day Kitchens Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About PuroSystems

Richard D. Spohn and Rory O'Dwyer, two insurance restoration entrepreneurs, joined forces in 1986 to create PuroSystems Inc., a property casualty restoration and reconstruction provider. PuroSystems franchisees repair water, fire and smoke damage and perform structural repairs and reconstruction.
Each year, PuroSystems franchise owners perform thousands of jobs throughout the United States and Canada. Our commitment to relentless customer service and excellence has earned our position as the restoration partner of choice for many North American insurance companies and property managers. With many years of experience, PuroSystems has become one of the largest restoration franchises across North America. Our training and support ensure that each one of our franchise owners works with compassion, competence, and professionalism to become a hero in his or her community.



About 5 Day Kitchens

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