B-Dry System Inc.

Founded: 1958 Franchising since: 1978
In 1930 Joseph Bevilacqua Sr. developed a technique for waterproofing basements from the inside, using drain tile and gravel. He passed his knowledge along to his son Joseph Jr., who took over the business in 1958 to begin B-Dry System Inc.

Like his father, Joseph Jr. has developed his own basement waterproofing and drainage systems, receiving patents for three different systems. Today, using the Bevilacqua family's innovations, B-Dry System franchisees offer inspections and waterproofing of basements and crawl spaces.

455 S. Fourth St., #350 Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (330)867-2576

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 7 employee(s); 5 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2006	39	0	0	0
2005	39	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New jersey, Pennsylvania, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: By county population

Total investment: $95K-105K Franchise fee: $35K-60K

Ongoing royalty fee: 8% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Sales background helpful

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: As needed
• In existing market : Up to 1 week

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media