Closet & Storage Concepts vs Forcefield Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Closet & Storage Concepts vs Forcefield including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Forcefield Franchise
Investment $96,500 - $499,000$84,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $44,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872004
Year Franchised 20002006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Lesser of initial, current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Forcefield Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Strong sales background a plus
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    Financing Options
     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Forcefield Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Forcefield Franchise
    Training --
    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-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Forcefield Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Closet & Storage Concepts

    Founded by Bob Lewis in 1987, Closet & Storage Concepts designs, manufactures and installs custom closet and storage products in homes and businesses.

    About Forcefield

    Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems is the only franchised national brand of hurricane protection products and installation.

    Forcefield provides clients one stop shopping convenience for the permitting and installation of all types and styles of hurricane shutters, electrical generators, garage doors, roof reinforcements and other products to fortify homes, businesses and municipal buildings against the ravages of a storm.

    Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems also assists clients in attaining the available insurance discounts.