Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom vs Global Garage Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Investment $42,400 - $120,700$88,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2006-
Year Franchised 2006-
Term Of Agreement 5 yeaqrs-
Term Of Agreement 5 yeaqrs-
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Experience -

1. Full Time Commitment. We are not accepting franchisees who want this as an add-on to another business. 2. Fulfillment of the No-Commitment Franchise Discovery Process. 3. Marketing & Networking interest and aptitude. 4. A business person�s attitude. 5. Wants to work on your business not in your business. * �Can Do� Attitude. * Friendly Disposition. * Embodiment of the FFIS Philosophy. 6. Sufficient Net Worth. ($150,000) 7. $100,000 in liquid capital.


Financing Options

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Global Garage 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

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
Training Available at headquarters: 8 days

At Global Garage we take Training very SERIOUSLY! The First step in training is to get all of your equipment, office, business and storage area set up. This must be done before coming to training. We will walk you through each step of it. 4 Days of training at a successful Global Garage facility. An additional 4 Days of training at your location using your equipment. Manufacturers flooring training. Manufacturers cabinets training. Ongoing discussions, newsletters, coaching, meetings, etc.

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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Owens Corning SunSuites Sunroom Franchise
Global Garage Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

About Global Garage

Global Garage is a Garage Makeover Business serving the multi-billion dollar home improvement industry. They lay down concrete coatings on the floor and install cabinets and other storage solutions in the garage. It is a simple business plan that gives the franchisee the ability to focus on the marketing of the business. It is a fun business in which the franchisee makes a huge impact on a client's home in just one day. It is home based so the franchisee's commute is just down the hall.
Global Garage has a fantastic proprietary product line, extensive infrastructure, and a two week training program but most importantly, they offer the support a franchisee needs in order to start and grow this business without any previous experience. Come see why Global Garage stands above the rest!