Vivid Finish vs SandFree Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Vivid Finish Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Investment $50,000 - $100,000$40,600 - $64,650
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20052001
Year Franchised 20072002
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Vivid Finish Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Vivid Finish Franchise
SandFree Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/No
Start-up Costs -/-No/Yes
Equipment -/-No/Yes
Inventory -/-No/Yes
Receivables -/-No/Yes
Payroll -/-No/Yes

Training & Support

 
Vivid Finish Franchise
SandFree Franchise
Training -Available at headquarters: 3 days+
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -* Franchise can be run from home

* 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

* Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
Vivid Finish Franchise
SandFree Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Vivid Finish

SAME DAY - NO SANDING technology offers residential and commercial customers alike an unparalleled solution for maintaining beautiful hardwood floors through a unique balance of chemical and mechanical deep cleaning and abrasion with environmentally friendly and safe water based products and state-of-the art equipment, coupled with our proprietary bonding agent and industry leading Vivid Finish™ XL in the sheen of choice.

We offer limited franchises.

About SandFree

SandFree Wood Floor Refinishing may be a business opportunity that will meet your needs of profitability, independence, and cutting edge technology. With the addition of the Color Magic service, SandFree answers most of the needs of the customer who wants refinished floors but doesn't want to live through the dust, mess, and disruption that a traditional sanding, staining, and refinishing causes.