Candlewick Homes vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Candlewick Homes Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $300,000 - $1,300,000$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022006
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Candlewick Homes Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Candlewick Homes Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/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

 
Candlewick Homes Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Training -Available at headquarters: 8 days
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -* 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

 
Candlewick Homes Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Candlewick Homes

Candlewick Homes has over sixteen years of wide ranging experience building exquisite and dependable homes. Originating in Dallas/Ft. Worth in the late 80's, Candlewick Homes overcame the tough economic times to become an award winning builder. After years of homebuilding, Candlewick Homes is pioneering an exciting and ground breaking opportunity to help others who are looking to get into business for themselves, but not by themselves, and who realize that the homebuilding industry will continue to grow just as it has since the beginning of time. The experienced professionals of Candlewick Homes have devoted their practical and profitable know how in the homebuilding industry to incorporate the only national homebuilding franchise operation! Candlewick Homes is looking to extend to all parts of the US what has proved to be enormously successful in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Candlewick Homes is looking for motivated and energetic people who wish to improve their financial future and secure a rewarding and lucrative career. By becoming a Candlewick Homes' franchisee or area developer, you will enter an industry that is one of the key economic indicators and provides millions of jobs throughout the country. With the documented level of projected growth in the U.S. in the next 30 years, there will be an acute need for 58.9 million new residential homes. With the amazing growth trends in this industry, a Candlewick Homes franchise offers both an exceptional and promising opportunity for an established career, and a prosperous future.

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.