AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg vs Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Investment $360,000 - $637,000$42,400 - $120,700
Franchise Fee $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 2%-4.25%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19532006
Year Franchised 19782006
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Term Of Agreement -5 yeaqrs
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements

 
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg 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

 
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg 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

 
AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Franchise
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg

Since 1953, AR Homes has designed and built extraordinary custom homes for discerning clientele who desire personalized and unique homes that meet their families’ specific lifestyles and needs. While much has changed over the years, our values, craftsmanship, and desire to perfect the custom home building experience continue to guide us today.

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.