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:	65	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	65	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we do not have any specific programs in place, as a new franchisee our main concern is the attraction of truly qualified candidates, regardless of race. We are currently working closely with several minorities who fit the exact profile we look for. For the time being we will continue our general advertising, but give aggressive attention to whomever qualifies.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 65 100% In 18 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 65 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	7
2. Ohio	7
3. Pennsylvania	4

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:	$38.7-86.4K
Average Total Investment:	$63K
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, OH	5 Days
2. On-Site	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 19 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Window Genie.   •  Coupons   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Promotional Items