1-800-PACKRAT vs GarageExperts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 1-800-PACKRAT vs GarageExperts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	1-800-PACKRAT Franchise	GarageExperts Franchise
Investment	N/A	$51,414 - $143,992
Franchise Fee	N/A	$15,000
Royalty Fee	-	$500-$1.8K/mo.
Advertising Fee	-	$500/mo.
Year Founded	2003	2008
Year Franchised	2005	2008
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	1-800-PACKRAT Franchise	GarageExperts Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	1-800-PACKRAT Franchise	GarageExperts Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/-
Receivables	-/-	-/-
Payroll	-/-	-/-
Training & Support
	1-800-PACKRAT Franchise	GarageExperts Franchise
Training	-	Classroom Training: 26.75 hours
Support	-	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	-	Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations	-	Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 8
Expansion Plans
	1-800-PACKRAT Franchise	GarageExperts Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About 1-800-PACKRAT

1-800-PACK-RAT franchise opportunities offer a rare chance to participate in the revolutionizing of an industry. Applicants are preferred to have current or previous ownership and operating experience of multi-unit service operations in their desired market. Franchising experience is strongly preferred. If you have spoken with PODS� and discovered that your preferred PODS� market is not available, 1-800-PACK-RAT has desirable markets still open. Our development partners must also have access to capital sufficient to fund the development of the market area they choose. We currently grant exclusive territories to developers of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Depending on the size of a particular MSA, it may contain multiple exclusive territories and therefore the minimum net worth requirements varies from market to market. Regional developers must have substantial familiarity with the market proposed for development and be willing to develop multiple units over a period of time. In addition, they must be willing to diligently exert full-time best efforts in performing their obligations under the Regional Development Agreement. For additional information about 1-800-PACK-RAT franchise opportunities, an application, or to inquire about available markets, call Rhett Trees, Vice President of Franchise Development, at 1-866-771-2395, email [email protected]

About GarageExperts

Garage Experts™ is positioned to provide the services needed by homeowners who are updating or enhancing their garages every day. A Racor Home Storage Products 2013 study indicates that of the approximately 67-million garage owners, 63 percent have a two-car garage. Several factors account for the fast-paced growth in garage storage products, including homeowner requests for “man caves,” complete garage makeovers, and storage space for tools and hobby equipment.

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