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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dr. Glass Window Washing vs Squeegee Squad including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $4,600 - And Up | $58,975 - $145,450 |
Franchise Fee | $3,000 - $6,000 | $45,000 - $60,000 |
Royalty Fee | 9% -12% | 7-4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1978 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $1500 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks * At franchisee's location: 4 days |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
We currently have ten franchisees working with us in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Colorado. We have prime territories available in these locations. With the Dr. Glass Window Washing franchise you take advantage of our Biz-In-A-Box system plus many other benefits including: *Paid training - work with us as a sub-contractor to "learn the ropes" first-hand at $15/hour (raisedover the first few months to $20 and then $25/hr) so you can start generating income immediately while you build your franchise, over time. Typically you would work with us for pay 2 or 3 days per week in your first months as you start to build your franchise. *Use of the Dr. Glass Window Washing brand name and logo (the world's most famous window-washing brand,nationally recognized for excellence - really! You get to be "Dr. Glass"! *Exclusive window-washing territory. You become "Dr. Glass Window Washing of Alexandria". *Ongoing interaction with & support from the corporate office. We're there when you need us to help you develop your business - guiding you to success. *Extensive marketing development - we design and place all your marketing for you (yellow pages, web, newspaper, flyers, cards, promo-materials, mailings). *Share in our prestigious national media attention. (It's great in your promo-materials!) *We give on-going direction and support to help you keep your customers year-after-year and in growing your business over time.
Do you want to take control of your future? Do you seek a great service business in a fragmented market?
Squeegee Squad has become highly successful in
the residential and commercial window cleaning segment around the world!
Our Window Cleaning Franchise partners specifically look after homeowners
as well as corporate and government facilities. We serve the
most profitable clients in the window cleaning industry. The Squeegee
Squad franchise program caters to real partnerships that enable the
growth of a large window cleaning business. Our goal is to help you command your market and dominate!
The Squad Nation is led by aggressive and competitive individuals who partner with you
in your market and help in your success.
There's plenty of glass out there and the market is open! We’re seeking qualified partners to help grow the Squeegee Squad brand in your area.