American Wholesale Thermographers / AWT
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the American Wholesale Thermographers / AWT system.
American Wholesale Thermographers / AWT
12715 Telge Rd.
Cypress, TX 77429-2289
800#: (888) 280-2053
Tel: (281) 256-4100
Fax: (281) 256-4178
E-mail: awtsales@awt.com
Web Site: www.awt.com
Contact: Mr. Donald Averitt, VP Franchise Sales
AMERICAN WHOLESALE THERMOGRAPHERS / AWT provides wholesale raised letter printing to retail printers, print brokers, copy centers and business service centers. Our superior customer service and proprietary automated workflow system allow a 24-hour turnaround on most orders.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1981
Franchise Units: 16
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 16
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 13 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in ON, 2 in OK, 2 in VA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 9 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-3,000 SF; Business Park, Warehouse
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $350.4-458.9K
Average Total Investment: $404K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 7%
>Advertising: NR
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 25/25
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: NR
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Interest-free financing of the franchise fee offered to all new owners. Prospective owners are eligible for streamlined and expedited SBA loan processing through our inclusion in the franchise registry. See www.franchiseregistry.com for more information.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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