AWC Commercial Window Coverings
At a Glance
Products & Services: Mobile comm'l. window-covering dry cleaning/sales
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Total Investment: $110K - 120K
Founded: 1963
Began Franchising: 1992
Private Owned
About AWC Commercial Window Coverings
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.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $110,000 - $120,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-12.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-12.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000 - $50,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 7 days. Ongoing training available
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
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