Business Description

FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS is the largest manufacturer of sunrooms, conservatories and solariums in the Unites States. The FOUR SEASONS franchise opportunity is targeted to the $121 billion remodeling industry. We offer comprehensive training and exclusive products.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1974

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	200	98.5%
Company-Owned Units:	3	1.5%
Total Operating Units:	203	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 160 78.8% In 48 States Canada: 6 3% In 5 Canadian Provinces International: 37 18.2% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 203 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	17
2. New York	21
3. Pennsylvania	16

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$10-25K
Total Investment:	$13.3-82.5K
Average Total Investment:	$48K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$7.5-15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$11K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 750

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	250
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Holbrook, NY	5 Days
2. Hayward, CA	5 Days
3. Regionally	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, U.K., Spain, France, Germany, Italy	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Four Seasons Sunrooms.