Forcefield vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Forcefield Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $84,000 - And Up$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee N/A$15,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20042006
Year Franchised 20062006
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Forcefield Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Forcefield 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

 
Forcefield 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

 
Forcefield Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Forcefield

Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems is the only franchised national brand of hurricane protection products and installation.

Forcefield provides clients one stop shopping convenience for the permitting and installation of all types and styles of hurricane shutters, electrical generators, garage doors, roof reinforcements and other products to fortify homes, businesses and municipal buildings against the ravages of a storm.

Forcefield Hurricane Protection Systems also assists clients in attaining the available insurance discounts.

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.