AWC Commercial Window Coverings vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AWC Commercial Window Coverings vs The Dry Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $110,000 - $120,000$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5-12.5%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1963-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

    Financing Options

     
    AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/YesYes/-
    Inventory No/YesYes/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    Training Ongoing training availableraining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 16.6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About AWC Commercial Window Coverings

    AWC has gone through many changes since its beginnings in 1963.
    Over almost 60 years, the AWC team has developed a proven system for environmentally safe mobile dry cleaning.

    We offer a mobile one stop shop for all new window coverings and commercial dry cleaning services.

    Our objective is to offer our customers quality products and superior service at competitive prices.

    "Almost 40 years in business has taught us that each property is individual and unique, and that our success as a company is in direct proportion to our ability to meet the individual needs of you, our customers."

    For all your dry cleaning and window covering needs.

    About The Dry Boys

    Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
    Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
    Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
    The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.