How much does a CoolVu franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $68,450–$106,850, including a $19,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a CoolVu franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CoolVu scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 2.25% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a CoolVu franchise

Window film application/mobile services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$68,450–$106,850

Total fees

2.25% of sales

Outlets

107

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is CoolVu worth it? How it compares to 47 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	2.25% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $68,450	cheaper than most (median $121,200)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 2.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every home & trade services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Average 2024 invoice price $3,591; 58% closing rate. No expense/profit data. 91% territories below average. Lacks net income projections.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/closures; strong retention. Early system (launched 2022); limited long-term data.

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CoolVu franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CoolVu franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $68,450–$106,850, including a $19,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do CoolVu franchise owners make?: Average 2024 invoice price $3,591; 58% closing rate. No expense/profit data. 91% territories below average. Lacks net income projections. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the CoolVu franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/closures; strong retention. Early system (launched 2022); limited long-term data.
Is a CoolVu franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CoolVu scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 2.25% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CoolVu or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.