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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Window Genie vs Mr. Window Cleaning including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $104,500 - $190,000 | $15,000 - $30,000 |
Franchise Fee | $36,500 - $85,500 | $5,000 - $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | 2% |
Year Founded | 1994 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | *Sales & Marketing experience with an aggressive money making attitude *Management & Leadership experience with the ability to motivate & empower your team *A minimum of $3K cash liquid capital *A full time commitment with an excitement about long term growth *An immediate need to be in business with a short time frame to get started But the most important requirement is �� YOUR DESIRE TO SUCCEED ! | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours | 2 weeks of one-on-one instructional classes including a complete set of training manuals. We then fly out to your location for one full week to assist you with getting your business up & running. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email 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: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
| Your focus is to train & manage your field technicians. Once they are trained you will simply be meeting with new prospects and giving estimates. We help you work ON YOUR BUSINESS - NOT IN your business! We will keep in close contact so that we can check the progress on your development and which services you provide are the most profitable in your market. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
Your Window of Opportunity What is your Dream? What type of lifestyle do YOU want for you and your family? Who is giving you an opportunity to succeed? Your Dream Let's be honest, it probably hasn't been anyone's life long dream to own a window cleaning company. Honestly it wasn't the founder of Mr Window's dream either. He dreamed of one day being an actor. However, along the way he found that window cleaning was an excellent way to create the lifestyle that he wanted. Think about it, what other business allows you to work in an office & outdoors, allows you to work in pants or shorts and allows you to work when you want to work. Mr Window's founder says that, "My dreams of becoming an actor may have failed but my role in acting like a 'window cleaner' has been a huge success!" Your Lifestyle graphic. Whether you are looking for financial security, the ability to spend more time with your family, or just some extra time to pursue your hobbies. Mr Window can help you realize the lifestyle you desire. Your Family There is nothing more important than family. That's how we feel about you when you join the Mr Window team. At Mr Window we have one goal in mind, to help you start & grow your business. There is nothing more important to us than to see you succeed. When you succeed your family wins! Your Opportunity The next time you drive around, look at all the windows around you. From retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, schools, houses, shopping centers and many more windows! Businesses and homes all have one thing in common - their windows Get Dirty! Not only do they need to be cleaned today, but again next week, next month and next year. Don't wait and miss Your Window of Opportunity to buy your territory today & start making money tomorrow!