Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

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

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
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 yeaqrs10 Years
Term Of Agreement 5 yeaqrs10 Years
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
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

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/NoYes/-
Inventory No/NoYes/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Training Available at headquarters: 8 daysraining 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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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.

About The Dry Boys

Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.