PermaCrete vs CRATE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
PermaCrete Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Investment $1,000 - And Up$100,424 - $177,999
Franchise Fee N/A$22,000 - $46,000
Royalty Fee 02%-4%
Advertising Fee -$38,500 - $42,000 annually
Year Founded 02011
Year Franchised 02015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
PermaCrete 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

 
PermaCrete Franchise
CRATE Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
PermaCrete Franchise
CRATE Franchise
Training

All new Dealers may register to take the Free Surface Installation Video Course online, and then continue to use the course & test materials to train and retrain your installers.

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.

Marketing --
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

 
PermaCrete Franchise
CRATE Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About PermaCrete

PermaCrete continues to expand its successful Dealer Program throughout the world to enhance consumer acceptance of the many types of PermaCrete applications in the residential and commercial marketplace. By responding to an ever-changing world of innovation and product improvements, Quality Systems, Inc. (QSI) has designed PermaCrete to fill an existing void in the worldwide surface-applications market. There are many benefits to joining the PermaCrete team: *Unlimited Market: Whether new construction or old damaged surfaces, PermaCrete is needed. *Manufacturer Supplied Leads: PermaCrete passes on all project leads to it's Dealer network daily. *Training: Attend free product demonstration class, or View surface installation video course. *On-Site Advisors: Factory Installers available to help on-site with projects. *High Earnings Potential: Great profit margins and high installation demand. *Code Compliant: PermaCrete is an ICC-ES code-compliant polymer concrete surface product. *Tested and Warranted: 10 year limited product warranty.

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.