Hickory Dickory Decks vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hickory Dickory Decks Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $50,001 - $100,000$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872006
Year Franchised 19992006
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hickory Dickory Decks Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Hickory Dickory Decks Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom 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

 
Hickory Dickory Decks 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

 
Hickory Dickory Decks Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Hickory Dickory Decks

Custom builders of decks and gazebo's creating the ultimate backyard paradise. At Hickory Dickory Decks, our aim is to be the best quality and service oriented company in the deck business. Our business is built on satisfied customers, one deck at a time.We began by using composite decking materials. These products have many advantages over wooden decks. No more staining, peeling, no slivers, no cracking, no warping, no twisting, and a better non-slip surface. We are the largest composite deck builder in Canada and have over 1,500 of these installed. This "maintenance-free" decking is over 85 percent of our business today and will never need staining but does require an occasional bath. Every year we find crews hundreds of miles away working on projects referred by one of our satisfied customers. They will travel world wide to work with great customers on their custom deck. In 2005, Hickory Dickory Decks became a stocking dealer of the leading easy-care/maintenance-free deck products. We carry Xtendex, Weatherbest, Correct Deck, Procel, Veka, Trex, Dexx, EZ Deck, Weatherdeck, Monarch, Deck Lok and Lifelong Decking. They also can special order any other composite deck of your choice.

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.