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Four Seasons Sunrooms

At a Glance

Products & Services: Sunrooms, patio rooms, conservatories

Number of Locations: 172

Total Investment: $79.7K - 184.5K

Founded: 1975

Began Franchising: 1984

Private Owned

About Four Seasons Sunrooms

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.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2009 128 11 19 14
2008 129 13 0 7
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $79,700 - $184,500
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

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 Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #365 (2009), #499 (2008),

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