SandFree vs Floors to go Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
SandFree Franchise
Floors to go Franchise
Investment $40,600 - $64,650$34,500 - $72,250
Franchise Fee $35,000$22,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012002
Year Franchised 20022002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
SandFree Franchise
Floors to go Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
SandFree Franchise
Floors to go 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

 
SandFree Franchise
Floors to go 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)

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Expansion Plans

 
SandFree Franchise
Floors to go Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

About Floors to go

"Floors
Floors To Go is a nationwide chain of locally owned and operated flooring showrooms that, through national buying power, offer a wide selection of the latest styles in top quality carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, resilient, area rugs and window fashions. 

At Floors To Go we understand flooring is the foundation of decorating. It sets the tone for your home and reflects your taste and lifestyle. At Floors To Go, it's our job to help you make that experience a positive one.