Affordable Window Coverings vs Nature Stone Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Affordable Window Coverings Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Investment $33,000 - $57,500$129,800 - $392,350
Franchise Fee $12,500N/A
Royalty Fee 4-6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951989
Year Franchised 19982005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Affordable Window Coverings Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Affordable Window Coverings Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Affordable Window Coverings Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Affordable Window Coverings Franchise
Nature Stone Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Affordable Window Coverings

Murrietta, California-based Affordable Window Coverings was founded in 1995. The company, which began franchising in 1998, sells and installs blinds, drapes, shades and shutters in homes.

About Nature Stone

 Nature Stone flooring is a blend of fine river stone and specially formulated patent-pending epoxy expertly installed directly over existing concrete.
Nature Stone flooring is a permanent solution to having to replace concrete floor coverings in wet, damp, even flood-prone basement areas.
Nature Stone is also used to permanently cover ugly, chipped, stained and cracked concrete garage floors and patios and heavily considered among people who have allergies and need to improve the air quality within their home. Nature Stone is also a smart solution for laundry and utility rooms, pool decks, lobbies, entryways and high-traffic commercial areas.