Pinch A Penny vs AirMD Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pinch A Penny Franchise
AirMD Franchise
Investment $289,375 - $411,200$53,750 - $75,750
Franchise Fee $50,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%to 4%
Advertising Fee 4%$250/mo.
Year Founded 19752007
Year Franchised 19762018
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pinch A Penny Franchise
AirMD Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pinch A Penny Franchise
AirMD Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Pinch A Penny Franchise
AirMD Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 70 hours Classroom Training: 100 hours On-The-Job Training: 45 hours Classroom Training: 54 hours
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2

Expansion Plans
 
Pinch A Penny Franchise
AirMD Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Pinch A Penny

Pinch A Penny strives to be unrivaled in providing value, quality and service to their customers. Perhaps that's why they're now 230 stores strong and growing. But they'd also like to think it's because their swimming pool expertise is something clients can count on to keep their pool and spa its healthiest and their client's family it's happiest. In fact, Pinch A Penny stores are all staffed with fully-trained people. They have more Certified Pool Operators than any other company and their continuing education programs are unparalleled. Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company.

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About AirMD

The AirMD Franchise, is an environmental company specializing in indoor air quality testing and building assessments. 
Our franchise is based on its affiliate company, AirMD Inc. which began operations in Boca Raton, Florida during 2008 and now is selling franchise licenses in all 50 states. 
After nearly ten years in the environmental industry AirMD identified the need for a national indoor environmental testing company like AirMD which did not exist. AirMD provides an "end to end solution” all the back end operations are provided to our franchisees by us, and as a franchisee, you will benefit from our existing AirMD internal operations such as accounts receivable, third party laboratory, technical report writing, insurance claim processing, national call center, national accounts. The franchisee will be required to pass and hold state licensure for their state in mold, lead and asbestos and a Certified Indoor Environmental certification can be taken online for each franchisee.

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee