Fish Window Cleaning
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Fish Window Cleaning is North America's premier window cleaning service franchise. Founded in 1978 by Mike van Krevel in St. Louis, Missouri, and franchising since 1998, the company has expanded to over 270 franchise territories across the United States. Specializing in ground-level and mid-rise commercial storefronts, corporate offices, and high-end residential window cleaning, Fish Window Cleaning delivers reliable, high-quality maintenance services while establishing long-term customer relationships. By focusing on high standards of execution, brand recognition, and customer satisfaction, Fish Window Cleaning has built a strong reputation within its industry, attracting both loyal customers and dedicated franchise partners. The franchise offers a stable, repeat-service commercial model operating during regular business hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays required. Total initial investment ranges from $106,800 to $173,700, with initial franchise fees between $49,900 and $74,900 depending on territory population size. Franchise applicants need a minimum of $75,000 to $100,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of $150,000. Ongoing royalty fees range between 6% and 8% of gross revenues. The system is designed for hands-on owner-operators looking to build a substantial local commercial service enterprise. Financial performance parameters and territory sizing are structured to maximize return on investment while maintaining manageable operational expenses. Prospective franchisees benefit from scalable economic dynamics that support long-term revenue growth and operational stability. Fish Window Cleaning supplies a time-tested corporate framework and dedicated operational backing. Franchisees receive two weeks of intensive classroom and hands-on operational training, custom proprietary bidding software, national vendor discounts, and local sales strategy coaching. Continuous corporate support includes regional business reviews, national marketing programs, and employee management tools. Ideal candidates are strong leaders, effective communicators, and executive managers who excel at team leadership, customer service, and commercial relationship building. With comprehensive ongoing mentoring, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and continuous operational refinements provided by corporate leadership, franchisees are well-positioned to establish a dominant market presence in their local territories.
Investment Overview
Total Investment
$107K – $168K
Franchise Fee
$50K
Liquid Capital
$50K
Royalty Fee
6%-8%
Total Units
276
Founded
1978
Franchising Since
1998
Headquarters
Manchester, MO
Commission Details
Structure
$40,000 Executive, $35,000 Standard, $30,000 Small; Multi-Unit: 30% less than a single unit (dependent on size of territory); Resales: $1,500 less than new units
Development Representative
Check Territory
Submit a city and state to email John English and ask if the territory is available.