AWC Commercial Window Coverings vs Solarmasters Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
Solarmasters Franchise
Investment $110,000 - $120,000$50,000 - $75,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5-12.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1963-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
Solarmasters Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    AWC Commercial Window Coverings Franchise
    Solarmasters Franchise
    Training Ongoing training available-
    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
    Solarmasters 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 Solarmasters

    SolarMasters offers superior quality, name brand motorized retractable awnings & motorized window coverings including interior and exterior retractable solar screens, and motorized European rolling shutters.
    Rolling Shutters are the ultimate in energy efficiency, light control, privacy, storm protection and security.