Overview
As part of the home improvement industry, you will have an abundant supply of potential customers, a high repeat business, and no hard selling. You will have very limited professional competition. With a high demand business, low inventory, superior products, low liability, no special skills or special licenses required, Jet-Black is an award winning opportunity.
Products & Services
In August of 1987 our parents, who lived in Bloomington Minnesota, had a paving company sealcoat their driveway. When the job was finished, we were not at all impressed. The cracks in the driveway hadn't been filled, oil spots were bleeding through, and footprints from the sealer were on the grass and concrete sidewalk.We thought we could do it better - much better!
We started by researching the industry. We discovered that most paving companies were sealcoating asphalt as a sideline. Since sealcoating wasn't the main focus of their business, they offered marginal quality and service at best. We knew that if we intended to enter this business, we had to offer our customers something different, something better.
We set out to develop a sealcoating service devoted to delivering to our customers a first-class, clean, and professional service. We dedicated ourselves to offering quality products, applied by skilled workers, resulting in a finished product that would inspire customers to say “Great job, I’ll tell my friends”!
So, we set our plan in motion, with customer satisfaction as our driving focus. On May 12th, 1988, we founded Jet-Black® Sealcoating & Repair. Our business evolved slowly, but steadily. We began to shape the business into an enterprise which required low overhead and low operational maintenance. As we gained experience, we selected only the most efficient, effective, and necessary equipment. We also tested a wide variety of products, evaluating their performance and only retaining those products which met our high standards. Through this learning process, we perfected unique techniques and developed a superior application process. Our customers loved our finished product and our speedy, reliable service. Each year, we refined our marketing program to reach new customers and retain our growing repeat customers.
After five years of hard work and continual success, the word was out. Customer demand for our service was overwhelming. We had to expand. But how? We decided to franchise! It made perfect sense. We could teach and guide others on the business. We had a high demand service. We offered a low overhead business which means higher gross profits for the owner. We kept the start-up costs low. We could provide all the necessary tools, equipment, and products to do the job the right way - the “Jet-Black® ” way.
Our first Jet-Black® franchise was awarded on April 27th, 1993. We have grown steadily since. We have been recognized by a number of trade and industry sources as the leader in the industry today. We like being #1 and are committed to maintaining that position into the future. We are Jet-Black® - World's Most-Beautiful Driveways & Parking Lots!
We started by researching the industry. We discovered that most paving companies were sealcoating asphalt as a sideline. Since sealcoating wasn't the main focus of their business, they offered marginal quality and service at best. We knew that if we intended to enter this business, we had to offer our customers something different, something better.
We set out to develop a sealcoating service devoted to delivering to our customers a first-class, clean, and professional service. We dedicated ourselves to offering quality products, applied by skilled workers, resulting in a finished product that would inspire customers to say “Great job, I’ll tell my friends”!
So, we set our plan in motion, with customer satisfaction as our driving focus. On May 12th, 1988, we founded Jet-Black® Sealcoating & Repair. Our business evolved slowly, but steadily. We began to shape the business into an enterprise which required low overhead and low operational maintenance. As we gained experience, we selected only the most efficient, effective, and necessary equipment. We also tested a wide variety of products, evaluating their performance and only retaining those products which met our high standards. Through this learning process, we perfected unique techniques and developed a superior application process. Our customers loved our finished product and our speedy, reliable service. Each year, we refined our marketing program to reach new customers and retain our growing repeat customers.
After five years of hard work and continual success, the word was out. Customer demand for our service was overwhelming. We had to expand. But how? We decided to franchise! It made perfect sense. We could teach and guide others on the business. We had a high demand service. We offered a low overhead business which means higher gross profits for the owner. We kept the start-up costs low. We could provide all the necessary tools, equipment, and products to do the job the right way - the “Jet-Black® ” way.
Our first Jet-Black® franchise was awarded on April 27th, 1993. We have grown steadily since. We have been recognized by a number of trade and industry sources as the leader in the industry today. We like being #1 and are committed to maintaining that position into the future. We are Jet-Black® - World's Most-Beautiful Driveways & Parking Lots!
Training & Support
Behind You From Day One - The Jet-Black corporate team is motivated and willing to help at all times (we have over 50 years cumulative experience in the asphalt and franchise industries.)
- Our experience and knowledge of this service business is a tremendous value. You can grow and develop from the lessons we have learned.
- You will have access to our national suppliers, partners and sponsorships.
- Advanced field training visits and internet video conferencing
- Public Relations firm creates grand opening press releases and more for ongoing community awareness in the franchisee's territory
- Personalized advertising, marketing updates and internet search engines
- Proprietary centralized database system accessible from everywhere including the franchisee's home office to the job site. The database is continually modified to fit idiosyncrasies of the Jet-Black system. It is updated, managed and monitored 24/7.
Why Jet-Black?
Simple and Easy - We have designed our asphalt maintenance system to be worker friendly. The equipment is low maintenance and requires as little as one employee per crew. New employees may initially take only a few days to train.
- Dynamic marketing: proactive promotions to acquire and retain new customers.
- Low risk: Jet-Black is a mature franchise.
- Jet-Black trailer and equipment is rugged and long lasting. Our equipment will not become obsolete in months, but rather be in service for years to come.
Are You a Good Fit for Jet-Black?
The initial investment is $49,000 for a single franchise. Most new franchisees invest $50,000 to $100,000 to fully capitalize. The initial investment includes franchise fee, exclusive trailer and equipment, marketing materials, grand opening advertising and initial supply of materials.
