Window Gang Franchise
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 08:09PM Window and pressure cleaning services
Tim McCullen founded Window Gang in 1986 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina as a summer job. As the company gained clients, McCullen decided to franchise beginning in 1996. Window Gang has locations along the East Coast from Virginia to Georgia. The private company is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Window Gang Franchises?
Total Cost: $40,000 USD -$125,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD -$100,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2.5K
Contact Information for Window Gang
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Window Gang |
Phone Number: (252) 726-1463 |
Window Gang In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Window Gang begin operations? 1986
When did Window Gang begin selling franchises? 1996
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 138 20 0 0 2004 123 16 0 0 2003 101 20 0 0 2002 93 0 0 1 2001 84 0 0 1
Future Expansion
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Countries of Interest: Canada,
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee Yes Yes Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): established banks & automobile purchase plans
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks
Franchise Operation Restrictions
This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.65% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (85% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
Can you buy this franchise for no money down? YesPlease note: You must download a free copy of Franchise Analyzer Professional to receive these benefits and so much more. Click here to download your FREE copy now.
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes