Everdry Waterproofing vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Everdry Waterproofing Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $127,550 - $244,550$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee $67,500$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee 6%2%-4%
Advertising Fee -$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 19782011
Year Franchised 19842015
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Everdry Waterproofing Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Experience -

We're looking to partner with motivated entrepreneurs who have liquid funds amounting to at least 150% of the figures listed in Item 7 of CRATE's Franchise Disclosure Document, and proper licensing.

Financing Options
 
Everdry Waterproofing Franchise
CRATE Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Everdry Waterproofing Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Training -

Ongoing
Support -

CRATE franchisees receive ongoing training and support with everything from lead screening, marketing, sales, project management, field implementation, and security/safety procedures. CRATE's 24/7 support team offers contractors the benefit of warmed up leads and setting up initial walk-throughs.
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Operations -

Our time-tested business model equips contractors with the necessary tools to offer a residential construction business which offers affordable remodeling for kitchens and bathrooms to customers wishing to implement a high-end renovation to an existing kitchen or bathroom layout. Our system is designed to maximized efficiency, as well as profit-per-workday.

Expansion Plans
 
Everdry Waterproofing Franchise
CRATE Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Everdry Waterproofing

"Everdry
The first Everdry Waterproofing franchise opened in 1983 in Cincinnati. Since then, Everdry contractors have expanded across the Midwest and southeastern states and have serviced over 80,000 basements, crawl spaces and slab homes - making them one of the nation's premier foundation repair contractors. These contractors take a one-on-one approach with their customers and custom tailor solutions based on each homeowner's needs. From simple solutions to more complex problems, they have the tools to analyze it and provide the homeowner with the options to resolve it for the long term. Everdry locations take an active role in bettering the waterproofing and foundation repair industries. New products and services are an ongoing part of the Everdry philosophy, which has resulted in numerous patents, trademarks and copyrights on the products and services available. Everdry locations have been featured on HGTV and radio programs, and also seek to give back to the communities in which they live.


About CRATE

CRATE Franchise Systems -- the franchisor of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE -- offers home improvement specialists industry-leading solutions in lead generation and maximizing profit-per-workday while helping them deliver organized, efficient remodeling services. Each signature crate, an 8' x 16' x 8' tall container, includes all the necessary tools and materials contractors need to complete a quality remodel in as little as seven days. CRATE Franchise Systems is now expanding through a targeted franchise program. Immediate opportunities are available in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon.