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Updated RecentlyOwens Corning SunSuites Sunroom vs 5 Day Kitchens Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom vs 5 Day Kitchens including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $42,400 - $120,700 | $88,100 - $375,600 |
| Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $27,000 - $95,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 4 - 5% Sliding Scale |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 2006 | 2008 |
| Year Franchised | 2006 | 2012 |
| Term Of Agreement | 5 yeaqrs | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 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 | No/No | Yes/Yes |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
| Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
| Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
| Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
| Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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| Training | Available at headquarters: 8 days | Available at headquarters: 5 Days Corporate University. At franchisee's location: As needed. Sales training, 2 days; Operations & startup training, 3 days; Installation training: 5 days |
| Support | - | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand Opening, Internet, Field Operations/Evaluations, Purchasing Cooperatives, Lease Negotiation |
| Marketing | - | Ad slicks, Regional Advertising, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos, Website, Displays, Mobile Showrooms, Vehicle Wraps |
| Operations | * 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) | 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | - | No |
| International Expansion | - | Yes |
Company Overviews
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.