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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ecowater Systems vs Rainsoft including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $50,000 | $70,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | N/A |
Royalty Fee | - | 0 |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | - | 1953 |
Year Franchised | - | 1959 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 2 years +2 |
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 | - |
1. Before/during/after opening new store; Up to 6 Weeks 2. Conventions/Meetings twice a year |
Support | - | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
Water treatment business opportunities continue to grow as the demand for cleaner, clearer water continues to grow. Residential water treatment is an $18 billion industry. Drinking water alone makes up $2.5 billion of this annual revenue, with 42% of the population purchasing bottled water on a regular basis.
EcoWater offers a full line of point-of-entry (POE) and point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems. Our innovative, high-quality and eco-friendly water treatment systems are sold to home owners through our network of service-oriented water treatment professionals.
RAINSOFT Water Treament has enjoyed nearly constant expansion in its 51-year history. RAINSOFT provides clean, soft, luxurious great-tasting water to homes and businesses. With a lifetime warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, you know, like our one million plus clients, that you are in good hands. With Franchise-like programs and on-site support before, during and after opening, many dealers are now second-generation businesses with significant cash flow and both passive and active income.