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American Wholesale Thermographers Franchise

Wholesale provider of raised-letter printed materials

When Bud Hadfield needed a source of thermographed material for his Kwik Kopy customers, he decided to develop his own system, founding American Wholesale Thermographers in 1980. The company, which began franchising in 1981, offers 24-hour turnaround on orders, all of which are placed by printing centers on behalf of their customers.

American Wholesale Thermographers is part of the ICED family of franchises, which also includes Kwik Kopy, Franklin's Printing, The Ink Well, Copy Club and Women's Health Boutique.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a American Wholesale Thermographers franchise?

Total Investment: $357,600-$381,100
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 25 years

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American Wholesale Thermographers News

Iced Names Business Development Vp
Dave Buzza, a former Kwik Kopy Printing franchisee, was named vice president of Business Development for the International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, parent company of Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Copy Club, The Ink Well, American Wholesale Thermographers, Franklin... more

Northwest Forest Conference Center Selects Vp, General Manager
The Northwest Forest Conference Center continues to further develop its staff, selecting Walt Watzinger as vice president and general manager of Northwest Forest Conference Services.Watzinger brings extensive experience in the hotel, restaurant and travel industries in Africa, the United States and ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first American Wholesale Thermographers open? 1980
When did American Wholesale Thermographers start franchising? 1981

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2003	13	3	0	0
2002	13	4	0	0
2001	13	4	0	0
2000	14	4	0	0
1999	16	4	0	0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): banks & other financial institutions

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Business Operations

11% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

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