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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of United States Seamless 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 | $49,500 - $147,000 | $42,400 - $120,700 |
Franchise Fee | $8,500 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 1992 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 5 yeaqrs |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 5 yeaqrs |
Renewal 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 | Yes/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | Yes/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 | Annual training | Available at headquarters: 8 days |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is 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 | No | - |
United States Seamless was founded in 1991 and began franchising in 1992. It has more than 100 franchised territories and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.
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.