Clean & Happy Windows vs Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clean & Happy Windows vs Dr. Glass Window Washing including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Clean & Happy Windows Franchise
Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise
Investment $500 - $2,000$4,600 - And Up
Franchise Fee N/A$3,000 - $6,000
Royalty Fee 7%9% -12%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911978
Year Franchised 20002001
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Clean & Happy Windows Franchise
Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must be able to work at heights up to 3 stories
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Clean & Happy Windows Franchise
    Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Clean & Happy Windows Franchise
    Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    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

     
    Clean & Happy Windows Franchise
    Dr. Glass Window Washing Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Clean & Happy Windows

    Clean & Happy Windows was founded in 1990 and began franchising in 2000. Franchises clean windows, gutters, roofs, screens and awnings in buildings with four or fewer stories.
    Wash Service Company has been providing window cleaning, pressure washing, and more to Seattle, Tacoma and the Greater Puget Sound for over 27 years. Specializing in commercial building services, as well as residential through our affiliate Clean & Happy Windows, we are trusted for quality service. Our friendly uniformed workers are ready to serve our valued customers on time, on target, and on budget.

    About Dr. Glass Window Washing

    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.