AWC Commercial Window Coverings
Mobile comm'l. window-covering dry cleaning/salesBackground
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 18 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
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.
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.
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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
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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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
- 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