AWC Commercial Window Coverings

Mobile comm'l. window-covering dry cleaning/sales

Background

Founded: 1963 Franchising since: 1992
AWC has gone through many changes since its beginnings in 1963. Leland B. Daniels created the company as a janitorial service contractor, and in 1980 he incorporated it as AWC Building Services. The company began franchising under the name AWC Commercial Window Coverings in 1992, and in 1996 the entire company changed its name so franchisees and franchisor would all be operating under the same name.

AWC offers its commercial customers drapery cleaning services as well as cleaning and installation of window covering, blinds, shades and cubicle curtains. The company also services carpet and upholstery.

825 W. Williamson Wy.
Fullerton, California 92832

Phone:
(800)252-2280/ (714)879-3880

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 18 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2005	7	0	0	4

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Arizona, California, Nevada, United states, Utah

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Approximately 1 million population

Special Programs
Franchisees are rewarded with decreasing franchise fees based on gross volume sales.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $110K-120K
Franchise fee: $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5-12.5%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

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

Third-party financing source(s): the SBA

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K
Cash liquidity requirement: $25K-50K
Business Experience:

Marketing skills

Operations

Franchise can be run from home
16.6% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)