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Window Genie
4686 Mission Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45223
      Top100

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Business Description

The home services leader, specializing in 6 distinct categories: Window Cleaning, Window Tinting, Pressure Washing, Window Blinds, Tile and Grout Cleaning and Gutter Protection. 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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

47

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
47
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:47100%In 18 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
47
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Illinois7
2. Pennsylvania4
3. Ohio7

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment:$40-50K
Total Investment:$45-75K
Average Total Investment:$60K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$19K
On-Going Royalty:3-6%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
 
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
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
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:None Specified
 
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, OH5 Days
2. On-Site5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 19

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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