Window Gang vs Squeegee Squad Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Window Gang Franchise
Squeegee Squad Franchise
Investment $80,900 - $118,300$58,975 - $145,450
Franchise Fee $60,000$45,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 7%7-4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19861999
Year Franchised 19962005
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $2.5K$1500


Business Experience Requirements
 
Window Gang Franchise
Squeegee Squad Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Window Gang Franchise
    Squeegee Squad Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Window Gang Franchise
    Squeegee Squad Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 64 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 4 days
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection -
    Marketing Social media SEO Website development -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (85% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Window Gang Franchise
    Squeegee Squad Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Window Gang

    Tim McCullen founded Window Gang in 1986 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina as a summer job. As the company gained clients, McCullen decided to franchise beginning in 1996. Window Gang has locations along the East Coast from Virginia to Georgia. The private company is based in Beaufort, North Carolina.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #256 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #238 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About Squeegee Squad

    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.