Woody's Wood Shops vs Great Northern Insulation Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Wood Shops vs Great Northern Insulation including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Great Northern Insulation Franchise
Investment $85,000 - $185,000$40,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $22,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19781980
Year Franchised 19802011
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Great Northern Insulation Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Great Northern Insulation Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Great Northern Insulation Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
    		• 3 weeks at Head Office, 2 weeks at your location
    Support
  • Central Data Processing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Franchisee Newsletter: At Additional Cost
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline: At Additional Cost
    		• -
    Marketing --
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    		-

    Expansion Plans
     
    Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
    Great Northern Insulation Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion YesYes
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    About Woody's Wood Shops

    WOODY'S WOOD SHOPS offer instruction and use of virtually all shop tools in a fully outfitted wood shop. After detailed instruction and testing, members have full use of shop and related facilities. Open 15 hours/day, 7 days/week. Also sell small tools and all power equipment at cost plus 5%. Members pay front-end fees plus dues.

    About Great Northern Insulation

    Canada's Largest Insulation Company is Expanding Business Opportunities Available *Expand your Current Business Offerings *Become a Honeywell Authorized Weatherization Contractor (HAWC) *Join Great Northern Insulation as an independent Sales Agent *Become an Owner-Operator *Joint Ventures and Partnerships *Franchising Operations Available Soon *New Territories Available throughout Canada *Benefit from the Proven Brand that is Great Northern Insulation *Earn a Return On Investment with Turn-Key Business Opportunities

    Great Northern Insulation has over 30 Years of Experience and Strategic Partnerships in the Weatherization & Insulation Industry. Since its inception, Great Northern Insulation has increased the comfort, energy efficiency and durability of buildings and homes throughout Ontario. If these or other Business Opportunities interest you, please take a few moments to fill out the information request on https://www.gni.ca/franchise.cfm
    A Great Northern Insulation representative will contact you promptly.