Window Genie
Window Genie franchises operate under the trade name Window Genie and provide window cleaning, pressure washing, holiday lighting, gutter cleaning, window tinting, and related ancillary services to residential and commercial customers.
#Window Cleaning#Pressure Washing#Holiday Lighting#Gutter Cleaning#Window Tinting
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Investment
Estimated initial investment ranges from the Franchise Disclosure Document
Upfront Investment (Item 7)
Estimated initial investment ranges by category, shown across available years.
Category Breakdown
Change In Total Estimated Investment:
+7.9%(3-year period)Calculated using the midpoint of the total estimated range. Earliest year midpoint: $204,630 from $141,700 - $267,560 in 2024. Latest year midpoint: $220,874 from $136,064 - $305,683 in 2026. This shows how the estimated total upfront investment changed from 2024 to 2026.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | $2,000 - $40,000 | $3,900 - $90,600 | $6,700 - $90,600 |
| Additional Funds - Initial Period 3 months | $45,000 - $100,000 | $50,000 - $81,900 | $50,000 - $81,900 |
| Start-up Package | $27,500 - $30,000 | $25,800 - $55,300 | $30,164 - $59,733 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $62,500 - $70,560 | $47,500 - $47,500 | $40,000 - $47,500 |
| Initial Training | $0 - $5,000 | $1,200 - $5,000 | $2,750 - $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $0 - $5,000 | $0 - $5,000 | $0 - $5,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 - $6,000 | $0 - $4,700 | $0 - $4,700 |
| Advertising and Promotions | $3,500 - $6,000 | $3,500 - $4,000 | $4,000 - $4,000 |
| Office Package | $0 - $3,000 | $0 - $3,000 | $0 - $3,000 |
| Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses and Other Prepaid Expenses | $1,200 - $2,000 | $1,200 - $3,000 | $1,200 - $3,000 |
| Software System Enrollment Fee | - | - | $1,250 - $1,250 |
| Total | $141,700 - $267,560 | $133,100 - $300,000 | $136,064 - $305,683 |
FAQs
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Key Insights
- Estimated initial investment range: $136,064 - $305,683.
- Largest line items (by max): Vehicle, Additional Funds - Initial Period 3 months, Start-up Package.
- Change across years (midpoint of total range): +7.9% (2024 to 2026).
- Item 7 ranges reflect assumptions and footnotes. Read the notes before comparing brands.
- Totals can change without category detail changing if the franchisor updates grouping or definitions.
- Use the ranges to build scenarios, then validate assumptions with operators and local research.
Fees
Fees
Royalty and ad fund contributions to the franchisor, shown across available years.
| Fee | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of Gross Sales | 7% of Gross Sales | 7% of Gross Sales |
| Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | 2% of Gross Sales | 2% of Gross Sales |
Values shown here are simplified for readability and may not be the exact fee for your situation. Tier schedules, minimums, and special rules may apply. Always confirm the exact fee definitions, bases, and rules in the FDD.
This is not an exhaustive list of fees. For a full list of fees and YoY delta analysis, please get in touch or refer to the FDD.
FAQs
Franchise Signal can make mistakes. Always verify presented figures against the latest FDD.
Key Insights
- Royalty (latest): 7% of Gross Sales.
- Ad fund (latest): 2% of Gross Sales.
- These are franchisor fees only. They do not represent a full operating budget or pro forma.
- Always confirm the exact fee definitions and rules in Items 5 and 6 of the FDD.
Revenue and Financial Performance
Item 19 representations and disclosures (if provided) and how to interpret the sample.
Revenue (Item 19)
Over Time (Where Disclosed)
Values below show min, median, average, and max by year when available. YoY percentages reflect 2024 to 2025 only.
| Metric (based on reporting outlets) | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Revenue | $38,026 | $65,492+72.2% YoY |
| Median Revenue | $387,308 | $386,484-0.2% YoY |
| Average Revenue | $485,284 | $475,663-2.0% YoY |
| Max Revenue | $1,904,796 | $1,752,781-8.0% YoY |
What financial disclosures does window-genie make available?What revenues did the best and worst performing franchisees report for window-genie?How many units were included in window-genie's Item 19 and what period does it cover?
FAQs
Key Insights
- Reported range: $65,492 to $1,752,781.
- Median reported revenue: $386,484.
- Average reported revenue: $475,663.
- Multi-year view: 2024 to 2025 (where disclosed).
- Latest YoY change (2024 to 2025): median -0.2%, average -2.0%.
- Item 19 is optional and often selective. Verify definitions and sample rules in the FDD.
System Growth and Stability
Outlet openings, closures, and churn signals (Item 20 Table 3).
Outlet Growth (Item 20)
Outlet counts shown here reflect franchised outlets only, not affiliate or company-owned locations. Some FDDs report these categories separately; always review the Item 20 tables and footnotes to confirm how each type of outlet is classified.
Outlets (latest): 103
Net Growth:
-17.6%(5-year period)Calculated as (103 latest-year ending outlets - 125 earliest-year starting outlets) / 125. This measures overall franchised outlet growth from 2021 through 2025.
Churn:
+59.2%(5-year period)Calculated as (50 total terminations + 24 total ceased operations) / 125 earliest-year starting outlets. This measures cumulative exit activity relative to the starting system size from 2021 through 2025.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminations | Nonrenewals | Reacquired | Ceased | End | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 125 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 124 | -1 |
| 2022 | 124 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 113 | -11 |
| 2023 | 113 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 106 | -7 |
| 2024 | 106 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 103 | -3 |
| 2025 | 103 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 103 | 0 |
Summarize how window-genie's number of franchised outlets has changed over time.What are the main reasons for window-genie's terminations and nonrenewals?How does window-genie's outlet growth compare with competitors in the same sector?
FAQs
Key Insights
- Terminations and nonrenewals are not the same. Terminations are forced exits. Nonrenewals are an end-of-term outcome.
- Ceased operations can include closures, transfers out, or other status changes. Read the footnotes for definitions.
- Reacquired and transfers can make net growth look healthy while hiding churn. Track openings vs exits, not just net.
Litigation Matters
Litigation disclosures, presented neutrally.
Litigation Matters (Item 3)
This section summarizes Item 3 matters disclosed in the FDD. Summaries are simplified for readability and may omit context. Always confirm details in the full Item 3 disclosure and underlying filings when possible.
Latest year
2026
Matters (latest year)
2
Open vs resolved
0 open, 2 resolved
Counts are a starting point. Expand a matter to review allegations, outcomes, and parties.
2026 Disclosures
The Commissioner of Business Oversight of the State of California v. FOR Franchising LLC d/b/a Window Genie and Richard Nonelle
consent_orderCaliforniaconsent_order
Assurance of Voluntary Compliance With Florida Attorney General
consent_orderFloridaconsent_order
2025 Disclosures
The Commissioner of Business Oversight of the State of California v. FOR Franchising LLC d/b/a Window Genie and Richard Nonelle
consent_orderCaliforniaconsent_order
Assurance of Voluntary Compliance With Florida Attorney General
consent_orderFloridaconsent_order
Window Genie SPV LLC as successor-in-interest to FOR Franchising, LLC v. MD-1, LLC and Dragan Malesevic
litigationFederalpending
Window Genie SPV LLC v. Kingdom People LLC, Brian Scott Daniels II (AKA Scott Daniels), and Misty Dawn Daniels
litigationTexaspending
State of Kansas v. Molly Maid, Inc.
consent_orderKansasclosed
2024 Disclosures
The Commissioner of Business Oversight of the State of California v. FOR Franchising LLC d/b/a Window Genie and Richard Nonelle
consent_orderCaliforniaconsent_order
Assurance of Voluntary Compliance With Florida Attorney General
consent_orderFloridaconsent_order
State of Kansas v. Molly Maid, Inc.
consent_orderKansasclosed
FAQs
Litigation listings are not proof of wrongdoing. Use them to guide diligence and verify details.
Key Insights
- Matters in latest FDD year (2026): 2.
- Latest year mix: 0 open, 2 resolved.
- Item 3 disclosures are summarized and may omit context. Read underlying filings and FDD footnotes.
- Do not assume liability or wrongdoing from a matter listing. Treat as a diligence signal.
FAQs
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Other Key Items
These questions highlight common diligence topics beyond financial performance. Exact terms vary by brand and can change by agreement version. Always confirm details in the latest FDD and the full franchise agreement.
FAQs
These are general diligence questions. Verify all terms in the latest FDD and the franchise agreement.
Key Insights
- Every franchise system is different. Do not assume terms are standard across brands.
- Talk to multiple current and former franchisees, not just referrals provided by the franchisor.
- Compare agreement terms to other operators in the same industry to calibrate what is normal.
- Verify everything in the latest FDD and the full franchise agreement. Summaries can omit context.
- Ask for plain language explanations of renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution before signing.