Window Genie Franchise

Residential window cleaning and pressure washing

Richard Nonelle founded Window Genie in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1994. Although Nonelle had a degree in marketing and finance and a background in sales and management, he knew nothing about the window-washing industry. The business originally focused only on window cleaning services, but Nonelle soon added full-service pressure washing, deck cleaning, house washing and concrete cleaning to the roster of Window Genie's services. The private company began franchising in 1998 and is still based in Cincinnati.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Window Genie Franchises?

Total Cost: $44,700-$55,400
Total Franchise Fees: $19,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Window Genie

Window Genie 10830 Millington Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45242

Phone Number: (800)700-0022 Toll Free: 877-A-GENIE-2U Fax Number: (513)412-7760 Franchise Homepage:

Window Genie In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Window Genie begin operations? 1994
When did Window Genie begin selling franchises? 1998

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	47	0	0	0
2004	65	0	0	0
2003	55	0	0	0
2002	41	0	0	0
2001	30	0	0	0

Franchise Financing Information

Cost	In House Financing Available?	3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee	No	No
Initial Start-up Capital	No	No
Plant, Property, and Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

0% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
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

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