- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#426 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$141K - $237K
- Units as of 2023
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115 11% over 3 years
Window Genie is an award-winning leader in America’s exterior home cleaning industry. Franchise locations typically offer a great service for their customers in over 25 U.S. states through professional window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and other related services.
With its commitment to professionalism and customer satisfaction, the company has typically proven itself to homeowners and to a growing list of nationwide franchisees. Operating since 1994 and franchising since 1998, Window Genie has established itself in over 120 markets throughout the United States.
Why You May Want to Start a Window Genie Franchise
If you consider yourself a highly-driven people person with remarkable work ethics, opening a Window Genie franchise might be a good opportunity for you. Window Genie franchisees may also enjoy family-oriented work schedules, a positive, non-ultra competitive culture (franchisees may be geographically well-distributed), ongoing training, direct-to-consumer marketing support, and multi-tier packages for different experience levels.
There may be much to look forward to as a potential Window Genie franchisee.
What Might Make a Window Genie Franchise a Good Choice?
Window Genie has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 many times in the past several decades. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
Since the franchise is typically mobile and home-based, it may operate without a physical office or expensive equipment. However, you may need the company’s custom-wrapped van, which is where you may store your supplies, that features the distinctive genie mascot and purple lightning for a pop of fun branding.
To be part of the Window Genie team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and renewal fees.
The typical term of agreement for a Window Genie franchisee lasts for 10 years, at which point you may be able to renew your franchise for a sum if both parties wish to remain in business with one another.
How Do You Open a Window Genie Franchise?
To get started, you may submit a franchise request form. If you are seen as a good fit, a Window Genie franchise representative may reach out to you. Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you.
Speak to existing franchisees and ask the Window Genie team any questions you may have. Additionally, research your local area to see how a Window Genie would operate in your desired territory. This research includes looking into relevant competitors. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.
In any case, you might rest assured knowing the company is behind you as you make headway into your bright and shiny future with your own Window Genie franchise.
Company Overview
About Window Genie
Industry | Maintenance |
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Related Categories | Window Cleaning, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Cleaning/Restoration |
Founded | 1994 |
Parent Company | Neighborly |
Leadership | David Flax, Brand President |
Corporate Address |
1010 N University Parks Dr. Waco, TX 76707 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1998 (25 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 1,600 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. |
# of Units | 115 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Window Genie franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$62,500 - $75,560 |
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Initial Investment
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$140,700 - $237,060 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$150,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$50,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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Expanded territory (15,000 additional households) |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Window Genie has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 39.75 hours |
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Classroom Training | 126 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 3 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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