Kitchen Solvers vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $88,031 - $113,292$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $35,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19822006
Year Franchised 19842006
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Kitchen Solvers 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

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Training Classroom Training: 10 days Available at headquarters: 8 days
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

56% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

 
Kitchen Solvers Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Kitchen Solvers

Kitchen Solvers franchisees provide custom and pre-built cabinetry, custom countertops, solid surfaces and kitchen accessories. Franchisees can also expand services to include cabinet, countertop and appliance recoloring, cabinet/wood restoration and cabinet reconditioning. Current franchisees and independent kitchen cabinet refacing businesses can acquire a Kitchen Solvers franchise for a reduced initial franchise fee.

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee

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.