Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs Kitchen Solvers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs Kitchen Solvers 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
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Investment $41,000 - $167,000$88,031 - $113,292
Franchise Fee $15,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20001982
Year Franchised 20001984
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

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

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

    Training & Support

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 10 days
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    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.

    56% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    Kitchen Solvers 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 Kitchen Solvers

    Kitchen Solvers franchisees provide custom and pre-built cabinetry, custom countertops, solid surfaces and kitchen accessories. Franchisees can also expand services to include cabinet, countertop and appliance recoloring, cabinet/wood restoration and cabinet reconditioning. Current franchisees and independent kitchen cabinet refacing businesses can acquire a Kitchen Solvers franchise for a reduced initial franchise fee.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee