Fish Window Cleaning^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Fish Window Cleaning?

Fish Window Cleaning is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category that grants territory-based rights to operate businesses offering window and specialty cleaning services. Franchisees sell window and specialty cleaning services to both residential and commercial clients (B2C and B2B), and the franchisor offers three franchise Packages (Small, Standard, Executive) that define territory sizes and associated requirements.

Fish Window Cleaning Franchise: Pros and Cons

A key strength is the brand's clean operational record—zero franchise terminations and no government penalties or fraud cases—indicating system stability and a strong legal profile; the main risk is high upfront cost, with a maximum franchise fee of $74,900 and an initial fee floor of $59,900, both well above typical.

Pros

Zero franchise terminations (0), well below typical for Home & Commercial Services, indicating operators in the system have largely sustained operations.

No government penalties, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, and no fraud cases — all well below typical for Home & Commercial Services — giving the brand a clean legal and regulatory profile.

The franchisor does not reserve online sales into your territory (No), an unusual absence versus 92.2% of peers, which means less risk of corporate or remote sales undercutting your local revenues.

Cons

The maximum franchise fee is $74,900, well above typical across industries, meaning the cost to acquire the franchise rights could be materially higher than most brands before you add build-out and startup expenses.

The initial franchise fee floor is $59,900, well above typical for Home & Commercial Services, so even the lowest advertised entry point is pricier than competitors.

Outlet non-renewals are high (11), well above typical for Home & Commercial Services, which suggests a notable number of operators chose not to continue under their agreements at renewal.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

A 2015–2018 putative collective/class action alleging unpaid minimum-wage/overtime pay and joint-employer liability was resolved via settlement (including modest payments) after the franchisor’s summary-judgment dismissal and without admission of liability; prospective franchisees should review the franchisor’s wage-and-hour compliance, franchisee supervision and indemnification/termination provisions in the FDD, and consult employment counsel regarding joint‑employer exposure.

Territory Protection

58/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to increase market density by developing additional units in the surrounding market, acquire/convert nearby units, and use different trademarks; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, while the franchisee may relocate.

Training & Support

61/100

NORMAL

Fish Window Cleaning provides a robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness, with some on-site support offered at additional cost and travel and living expenses the responsibility of the franchisee; specific pre- and post-launch on-site day counts were not disclosed.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit counts fell from 271 in 2022 to 263 in 2023 (−2.95%), then recovered to 265 in 2024 (+0.76%) and 270 in 2025 (+1.9%), a net change of −1 unit (271→270) across the period. This shows stabilization with modestly accelerating growth—turning from contraction in 2023 to low single‑digit expansion—implying improving franchise health but limited momentum; investors should view it as recovery rather than robust growth and monitor whether the positive acceleration continues.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Fish Window Cleaning Franchise?

Opening a Fish Window Cleaning franchise requires a total initial investment of $107,200 to $154,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$107,200

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$154,600

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,900

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$13,500

Reserves$13,500

Training$1,500

Other$28,800

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$74,900

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$15,000

Reserves$35,900

Training$2,500

Other$26,300

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Owners Make?

Fish Window Cleaning franchise locations reported average gross sales of $775,483 and median gross sales of $671,268 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$775,483

Median Gross Sales:

$671,268

High Gross Sales:

$2,651,069

Low Gross Sales:

$38,875

Sample Size:

252

Percent Attaining Average:

18.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data focuses on franchised outlets; the single affiliate-owned outlet is reported separately and shows higher absolute revenue figures in each year, indicating the franchised outlet averages are lower than that affiliate-owned location's results.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across outlets in 2024, with top-performing franchised outlets reaching about 2651069 in revenue while the lowest reported franchised outlet earned 38875, indicating a wide dispersion of outcomes within the system.

Data Scope and Limitations: The disclosure does not provide a single, system-wide average for all franchised outlets, so the Top 50% segment was used as the broadest available representation for averages and medians; expense and audited figures are not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Fish Window Cleaning franchise?

The total initial investment for a Fish Window Cleaning franchise ranges from $107,200 to $154,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Fish Window Cleaning initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Fish Window Cleaning is $49,900, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Fish Window Cleaning franchise owners make?

Fish Window Cleaning franchise locations reported average gross sales of $775,483 and median gross sales of $671,268 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Fish Window Cleaning have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Fish Window Cleaning received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. A 2015–2018 putative collective/class action alleging unpaid minimum-wage/overtime pay and joint-employer liability was resolved via settlement (including modest payments) after the franchisor’s summary-judgment dismissal and without admission of liability; prospective franchisees should review the franchisor’s wage-and-hour compliance, franchisee supervision and indemnification/termination provisions in the FDD, and consult employment counsel regarding joint‑employer exposure.

Does Fish Window Cleaning offer exclusive franchise territories?

Fish Window Cleaning received a territory protection score of 58 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Fish Window Cleaning provide to new franchisees?

Fish Window Cleaning received a training and support score of 61 out of 100. Fish Window Cleaning provides a robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch.

How many Fish Window Cleaning franchise locations are there?

Fish Window Cleaning had 270 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Fish Window Cleaning?

Fish Window Cleaning is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category that grants territory-based rights to operate businesses offering window and specialty cleaning services.

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