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Window Genie
 

The home services leader, specializing in 6 distinct categories: Window Cleaning, Window Tinting, Pressure Washing, Tile and Grout Cleaning and Gutter Protection and Cleaning. With protected territories and tremendous market appeal, Window Genie is perfectly positioned to service time-starved homeowners.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1994

Franchising Since:

  1998

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:101 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:101 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:101 100% In 21 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:101 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia16
2. Florida10
3. North Carolina10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$Varies
Cash Investment:$75K
Total Investment:$75-150K
Average Total Investment:$85K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$19K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:$250/month

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:8
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:In-house internet marketing staff member
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Corporate, Cincinnati, OH4 Days
2. On-Site5 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   35
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes,
Overseas:No
 
 
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