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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Forcefield vs AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $84,000 - And Up | $360,000 - $637,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 2%-4.25% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2004 | 1953 |
Year Franchised | 2006 | 1978 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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 | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems is the only franchised national
brand of hurricane protection products and installation.
Forcefield provides clients one stop shopping convenience for the
permitting and installation of all types and styles of hurricane
shutters, electrical generators, garage doors, roof reinforcements and
other products to fortify homes, businesses and municipal buildings
against the ravages of a storm.
Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems also assists clients in attaining the available insurance discounts.
Since 1953, AR Homes has designed and built extraordinary custom homes for discerning clientele who desire personalized and unique homes that meet their families’ specific lifestyles and needs. While much has changed over the years, our values, craftsmanship, and desire to perfect the custom home building experience continue to guide us today.