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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Closet & Storage Concepts vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $96,500 - $499,000 | $42,400 - $120,700 |
Franchise Fee | $44,500 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1987 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 yeaqrs |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 yeaqrs |
Renewal Fee | Lesser of initial, current fee | $5000 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Available at headquarters: 8 days |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Founded by Bob Lewis in 1987, Closet & Storage Concepts designs, manufactures and installs custom closet and storage products in homes and businesses.
Owens Corning Sunroom Systems offer the natural appeal of a sunroom with
the durability, design, comfort you'd expect in a traditional room
addition. SunSuites Sunrooms employ an advanced fiberglass frame system
to deliver next generation design, energy efficiency, and comfort. SunSuitesV Sunrooms feature a vinyl frame system with integrated
fiberglass insulation. Unlike traditional sunrooms and patio enclosures, SunSuites sunrooms can be painted, inside and out. Energy star rated
Solace windows, and a Lifetime Limited Warranty make them practical.
Endless custom design options make them beautiful.