Shuttercraft vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shuttercraft vs Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shuttercraft Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Investment N/A$26,810 - $77,385
Franchise Fee N/A$5,000 - $20,000
Royalty Fee -3%+
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2004
Year Franchised -2005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shuttercraft Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Shuttercraft Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Shuttercraft Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
Training

Training in shuttercraft's tried and tested consumer sales processes, resulting in a higher percentage of sale conversions Comprehensive on the job product training to enable you to survey and fit shutters professionally Business management Marketing and Sales training Product range How to assess and price a job Admin systems & procedures Employment/staff management techniques and requirements

On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 10-20 hours
Support

Access to shuttercraft's bespoke quoting and invoicing software which includes image rendering software that illustrates the shutter installation for the consumer Support via business development managers who have developed many of the UK's leading independent retailers Marketing support to help you target prospects, push sales and achieve referrals Apprenticeship time spent with some of the best shutter surveyors and fitters in the UK

Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations -Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2

Expansion Plans
 
Shuttercraft Franchise
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Shuttercraft

Choosing a shuttercraft franchise provides you with access to the UK's most comprehensive range of high quality window shutter products and the S:CRAFT PURE Wood range of wood slat venetian blinds. All shuttercraft products are marketed under the S:CRAFT brand and utilising their extensive market knowledge you will be provided with the highest levels of support, including an on-going marketing programme. Continuing market research and investment in product development will ensure the best product range is available to meet today's market. The shuttercraft franchise package includes all the training and support needed to set-up and run the business locally. In this section you can see the relatively low set-up costs and the financial returns in detail, generating over $60k trading profit in year two with further potential for those with even higher ambitions. No doubt you will have many questions to ask, and there will be plenty of time during the process to do so, should you choose to apply. The start-up costs and support package is listed below, but we will discuss this with you in more detail after we have received your questionnaire. Subject to status the main high street banks are able to help with the financing of the franchise. Territory Demographics Trade Mark Franchise Agreement Operating Manual Induction Training - 2 wks Initial Support - 5 days Business Launch Business Stationery Leaflets etc. Demonstration Equipment (portable) Corporate Clothing Franchisee mini site on franchisors main site Franchise Package (payable to the franchisor) Van deposit (VW Transporter) - lease Vehicle Logo & Tel numbers Equipment Laptop & Printer Broadband Mobile Telephone Sundry Tools Other Legal advice Induction training expenses Start Up Costs $16,900 VAT (20%) $3,380 Total Start Up (exc. working capital) 20,280

About Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence

Refinishing the World, One Customer, One Floor at a Time!™
Mr. Sandless franchisees use a method for refinishing wood floors that does not require sanding. The company's finishes are certified green, and its services have been used by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Some Mr. Sandless franchisees co-brand with Dr. DecknFence

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise is $26,810 to $77,385. This includes between $5,000 to $40,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate.
If you sign a multi-unit option agreement to develop multiple Mr. Sandless franchises, you will pay a $5,000 option fee for each additional franchised business you wish to develop, plus an additional territory fee of $10,000 for each additional franchised business you wish to develop. Your total initial investment will depend on the number of franchised businesses you will develop. If you choose to develop 3 additional franchised businesses, the estimated initial investment for the multi-unit option is $41,810 to $92,385. This includes $20,000 to $48,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate. The multi-unit option is not available for Dr. DecknFence franchises.

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