Today's Window Fashions vs Solarmasters Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Today's Window Fashions vs Solarmasters including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Solarmasters Franchise
Investment $49,000 - $55,000$50,000 - $75,000
Franchise Fee $49,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1993-
Year Franchised 1997-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $750-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Today's Window Fashions Franchise
Solarmasters Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Solarmasters Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Solarmasters Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Today's Window Fashions Franchise
    Solarmasters Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Today's Window Fashions

    Mark Barone founded Today's Window Fashions in 1993 because he recognized an opportunity for growth. In an industry that was primarily handled by independent companies, Barone believed there was strength in numbers, so he began franchising in 1997. Based in San Diego, the privately held company uses an online designer showroom to increase customer sales.

    About Solarmasters

    SolarMasters offers superior quality, name brand motorized retractable awnings & motorized window coverings including interior and exterior retractable solar screens, and motorized European rolling shutters.
    Rolling Shutters are the ultimate in energy efficiency, light control, privacy, storm protection and security.