Window Works vs Nature Stone Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Window Works vs Nature Stone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Window Works Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Investment $60,000 - $90,000$129,800 - $392,350
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19781989
Year Franchised 19792005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Window Works Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Window Works Franchise
Nature Stone 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
 
Window Works Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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

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Expansion Plans
 
Window Works Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Window Works

Founded in 1978, Window Works has been franchising since 1979. The private company is based in Wilkesboro, NC

About Nature Stone

 Nature Stone flooring is a blend of fine river stone and specially formulated patent-pending epoxy expertly installed directly over existing concrete.
Nature Stone flooring is a permanent solution to having to replace concrete floor coverings in wet, damp, even flood-prone basement areas.
Nature Stone is also used to permanently cover ugly, chipped, stained and cracked concrete garage floors and patios and heavily considered among people who have allergies and need to improve the air quality within their home. Nature Stone is also a smart solution for laundry and utility rooms, pool decks, lobbies, entryways and high-traffic commercial areas.