Window Genie vs Valcourt Building Services Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Window Genie vs Valcourt Building Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Window Genie Franchise
Valcourt Building Services Franchise
Investment $104,500 - $190,000$25,000 - $30,000
Franchise Fee $36,500 - $85,500N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19941986
Year Franchised 19981997
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Window Genie Franchise
Valcourt Building Services Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Window Genie Franchise
    Valcourt Building Services Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Window Genie Franchise
    Valcourt Building Services Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Window Genie Franchise
    Valcourt Building Services Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Window Genie

    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.

    Veteran Incentives  Expanded territory (15,000 additional households)
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    In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.

    "Entrepreneur
    #450 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Valcourt Building Services

    High rise commercial window cleaning. Sales, receivable risk and liability insurance can be handled by franchisor.
    Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.