Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs PremierGarage Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs PremierGarage 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
PremierGarage Franchise
Investment $41,000 - $167,000$129,950 - $408,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$35,000 - $75,000
Royalty Fee 5%$3.5K-7.5K/yr.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20001999
Year Franchised 20002002
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
PremierGarage 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
    PremierGarage Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/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
    PremierGarage Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    PremierGarage Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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 PremierGarage

    THE LARGEST BRAND WITH THE WIDEST REACH

    In 2010, Tailored Living and PremierGarage formed a strategic partnership to create the largest whole-home and garage organization franchise in the nation. PremierGarage’s brand recognition and reputation in the garage industry made them the ideal partner. In 2011, Tailored Living acquired the PremierGarage® brand name.

    Our reach extends to our marketing power as well. Our years of experience in lead generation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), as well as local marketing tactics, help drive business to our franchisees with the greatest effectiveness, which makes it one of the best franchise opportunities available!.
     
    PremierGarage offers storage and flooring solutions for garage, closets, pantries, mudrooms, home offices through complimentary in-home consultations, professional measuring and installation.
     
    Veterans will receive a 15% discount