Woody's Wood Shops vs Mr. Parging Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Mr. Parging Franchise
Investment $85,000 - $185,000$35,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $22,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19782010
Year Franchised 19802010
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Mr. Parging Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
Mr. Parging Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
    		• -
    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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
    Mr. Parging Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    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 Mr. Parging

    At Mr. Parging we are unique! Our philosophy starts with good communication, honesty and trust. Our goal is to surpass your expectations. We strive to build a solid relationship with our customers. We recognize your time is very valuable. We honour our appointments and return your calls promptly. We appreciate your feedback and listen attentively to your needs! Our standards are beyond picky and we let our customers be the judge of that. Our business has been built from word of mouth. People talk and people watch! We know our name is only as good as our last job. We pay special attention to details. Our motto is "We do the job right the first time". We have established a proven formula and we stick by it. Not only do we walk the customer through the complete process, but every employee of Mr. Parging receives comprehensive training and is armed with a step-by-step guide on how we do the job from start to finish. Mr. Parging and the employee sign an agreement acknowledging this proven formula. This way we are all on the same page. Mr. Parging specializes in masonry. We repair and beautify foundations, including crumbling garage walls & floors, step resurfacing, and brick pointing. We form partnerships with our clients and will exceed their expectations. We will accomplish this because our focus and commitment is clear: To be the leader in the industry. We will delight our customers as we "Will do the job right the FIRST TIME."