Luxury Bath Systems vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Luxury Bath Systems vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $20,000 - $40,000$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $16,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 05%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19892006
Year Franchised 19942006
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee $5K$5000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales (in-home sales experience)
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
    Training -Available at headquarters: 8 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% 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
     
    Luxury Bath Systems Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Luxury Bath Systems

    Are you looking to expand your business base or considered joining a network of successful franchisees? Consider Luxury Bath Systems, the nation’s leader in acrylic bathroom remodeling, and take advantage of the multi-billion dollar home improvement market. Luxury Bath Systems offers its franchises and dealers a proven system for efficiently remodeling bathrooms, while providing dynamic marketing programs and technical support. Exclusive territories are still available.

    Since its founding in 1989, Luxury Bath Systems has remodeled bathrooms in homes and businesses. The Bensenville, Illinois-based company installs tub and wall systems over existing bathtubs and tile, allowing franchisees to remodel a bathroom in less than one day.


    About Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom

    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.