Window Gang vs Renew Crew Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Window Gang Franchise
Renew Crew Franchise
Investment $80,900 - $118,300$36,800 - $63,625
Franchise Fee $60,000$10,000 - $19,500
Royalty Fee 7%$600-$1,800/Mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Window Gang Franchise
Renew Crew Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Window Gang Franchise
    Renew Crew 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
    Renew Crew Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 64 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours -
    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
    Renew Crew Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Renew Crew

    As a partner in a fence installation business, Stan Krempges realized his customers needed a way to clean and protect their fences, decks and outdoor structures. So in 1993, he developed an environmentally-safe cleaner to remove dirt, mold and mildew from exterior wooden surfaces. Then he worked with coating chemists to develop an eco-friendly wood sealant to protect against moisture, dirt and sun damage. Krempges named his company Wood Re New and began franchising. In 2011, Wood Re New joined Outdoor Living Brands, which also franchises Archadeck, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives and Mosquito Squad. In 2012, the company began offer cleaning and protection services for non-wood outdoor surfaces, including siding, gutters, patios, driveways and sidewalks, and consequently, the franchise name was changed to Renew Crew.