Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Owens Corning Basement Finishing System vs PERMA-DRY Systems 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
PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
Investment $41,000 - $167,000$180,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $15,000$18,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20001980
Year Franchised 20001990
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

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

    Financing Options

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    Training -Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS 2 Weeks
    Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesCentral Data Processing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline

    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)

    Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


    Expansion Plans

     
    Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise
    PERMA-DRY Systems Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 PERMA-DRY Systems

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING


    Provision of services in the restoration of concrete surfaces and structures, using products and following a repair system prescribed and developed by the franchisor. These crack repair and concrete specialists are encouraged to expand and diversify their business in any area where concrete products are used or repairs are required.