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AWC Commercial Window Coverings

Mobile non-toxic drapery dry cleaning services provided on location for commercial customers; as well as sales, installation & repairs of all types of window coverings at competitive prices through centralized buying. Nationwide accounts will be serviced by the franchisees as they are established. Utilizing the customer base, references and reputation of the franchisor, developed over the past 37 years makes this an exceptional opportunity with endless possibilities and immediate credibility.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1963

Franchising Since:

1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	7	63.6%
Company-Owned Units:	4	36.4%
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Total Operating Units:	11	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	10	100%	In 5 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	10	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	6
2. District Of Columbia	1
3. New Jersey	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Maryland, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$25-50K
Total Investment:	$112.5-181.4K
Average Total Investment:	$147K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5-12.5%
Average Royalty:	9%
Advertising Fee:	2.5%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, PT As Needed Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	8
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Plant	2 Weeks
2. On-Going	On-Site

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: