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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom vs The Dry Boys 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 | $74,000 - $116,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2006 | - |
Year Franchised | 2006 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 yeaqrs | 10 Years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 yeaqrs | 10 Years |
Renewal Fee | $5000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work! |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | Yes/- |
Inventory | No/No | Yes/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Available at headquarters: 8 days | raining Business development program 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 |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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.