Closet & Storage Concepts vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $96,500 - $499,000$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $44,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872006
Year Franchised 20002006
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee Lesser of initial, current fee$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Strong sales background a plus
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    Financing Options

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
    Training -Available at headquarters: 8 days
    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)

    * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Closet & Storage Concepts Franchise
    Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom

    Owens Corning Sunroom Systems offer the natural appeal of a sunroom with the durability, design, comfort you'd expect in a traditional room addition. SunSuites Sunrooms employ an advanced fiberglass frame system to deliver next generation design, energy efficiency, and comfort. SunSuitesV Sunrooms feature a vinyl frame system with integrated fiberglass insulation. Unlike traditional sunrooms and patio enclosures, SunSuites sunrooms can be painted, inside and out. Energy star rated Solace windows, and a Lifetime Limited Warranty make them practical. Endless custom design options make them beautiful.