Four Seasons Sunrooms

Founded: 1975 Franchising since: 1984
Chris and Joe Esposito were operating a mail order business for greenhouses when they decided to start their own sunroom manufacturing company. Relying on Chris' experience as a remodeling contractor and Joe's training as an architect, the brothers founded Four Seasons Sunrooms in Long Island, New York, in 1975. The company manufactures sunrooms, conservatories, solariums, patio rooms, deck enclosures and greenhouses. In 1984, Four Seasons created a network of local franchises to sell its products. With more than 300 locations in 30 countries, Four Seasons designs and tests its products to comply with building codes worldwide, from heavy snow to extreme winds.

Address: 5005 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Holbrook, New York 11741

Phone: (631)563-4000

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 400 employee(s); 15 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	128	11	19	14
2008	129	13	0	7
2007	149	12	20	7
2006	179	12	24	7

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 300,000 population

Total investment: $79,700 - $184,500
Franchise fee: $25,000
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $250,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $100,000
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• Ongoing regional training

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media

Franchise 500® rank:
#365 (2009); #499 (2008);