Window Genie Franchise

Window Genie has been operating since 1994 and has franchised since 1998, which means the operating playbook has had decades to mature. It is now part of Neighborly, a multi-brand home-services franchisor, giving owners access to shared marketing resources, technology, and a vendor network. Through Neighborly's ProTradeNet buying program, franchise owners across the system collectively earned close to $7.9 million in vendor rebates in 2024, a sign of real purchasing-power benefits beyond the Window Genie brand alone. The business model is also lean: no retail storefront is required, so owners can start with a small crew and a truck and scale by adding technicians, vehicles, and territory as demand grows.

Window Genie does not expect candidates to come from a cleaning or home-services background. The brand describes itself as suited to an executive-ownership model, meaning the franchisee manages the business, hires and trains staff, and builds customer relationships rather than personally performing every job. The ideal candidate is described as entrepreneurial, goal-oriented, comfortable managing people and finances, and committed to consistent service quality. A minimum of $50,000 in liquid capital is required, and the brand also offers a discount for qualified military veterans in the form of additional complimentary household territory.

Based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document referenced by Neighborly, the total estimated initial investment for a new Window Genie franchise ranges from $136,064 to $305,683, which covers startup costs including the initial franchise fee. Liquid capital of at least $50,000 is required to apply. Ongoing royalties are set at 7% of gross sales, a figure that has remained consistent across multiple FDD years reviewed. In addition, franchisees may contribute to a Local Marketing Group fund of up to 3% of gross sales, part of which supports system-wide Neighborly marketing and brand-awareness efforts. These figures have shifted over time as the system has grown — for example, the total investment range was reported at roughly $109,800 to $186,000 in the 2022 FDD — so prospective owners should always confirm current numbers directly with the franchisor before budgeting.

• Founded: 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio; franchising since 1998
• Parent company: Neighborly (acquired Window Genie in 2016)
• Network size: around 98 to 106 franchise locations, depending on the reporting year, all independently owned (100% franchised, no company-owned units)
• Footprint: operations reported across roughly 33 states; no verified international units
• Initial investment: approximately $136,064 to $305,683 (most recent FDD referenced)
• Liquid capital required: at least $50,000
• Royalty: 7% of gross sales, plus up to 3% for local marketing contributions
• Business format: no storefront required; mobile, home-based operating model

If a scalable, multi-service home exterior business with an established franchisor and a recognizable national support system sounds like the right fit, the next step is simple: reach out to Window Genie directly for current territory availability and the full Franchise Disclosure Document, and get the exact numbers and requirements for your market.