Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs ABC Seamless Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs ABC Seamless including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
ABC Seamless Franchise
Investment $41,000 - $167,000$86,000 - $268,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$12,000
Royalty Fee 5%2%-5%
Advertising Fee -0.5%
Year Founded 20001973
Year Franchised 20001978
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
ABC Seamless Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must have or obtain a general contracting license; specialty in-home selling

  • Industry & general business experience are helpful but not necessary

  • Financing Options

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    ABC Seamless Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaAd slicks
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators


    Expansion Plans

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    ABC Seamless Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

    Owens Corning has been a world leader in building materials, systems and composite solutions for more than 70 years, and a Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years. The ability to remain a household name for residential and commercial projects is partially due to the successful partnerships with businesses who are devoted to sharing the Owens Corning standards. The Basement Finishing System ("System") was developed at Owens Corning's nationally accredited and internationally recognized Science & Technology Center, Granville, Ohio. As with all of its products, Owens Corning focused on developing a high-quality system designed to meet the market needs. For that reason, Owens Corning conducted extensive research and development. This included three years of testing and modifications. The result is a state-of-the-art Basement Finishing System that benefits franchisees and homeowners alike. The System also has been recognized with awards from Popular Science and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. If you are interested in growing your business, becoming an Owens Corning customer may be the perfect opportunity for you.

    About ABC Seamless

    Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.