How much does a FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $111,900–$179,900, including a $74,900 initial franchise fee.

How much do FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise owners make?

FISH WINDOW CLEANING discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FISH WINDOW CLEANING scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise

Window Cleaning Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$111,900–$179,900

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

276

Closure signals

6 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is FISH WINDOW CLEANING worth it? How it compares to 28 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8.5%)
Startup cost	from $111,900	about average (median $97,240)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	2.2% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No Item 19 earnings claims disclosed. FDD states earnings claim does not reflect costs, expenses, or net income without providing actual data.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

6 ceased operations in 2025; 1 termination; low transfer activity (4 transfers)

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise — frequently asked

How much does a FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $111,900–$179,900, including a $74,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise owners make?: FISH WINDOW CLEANING discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise failure rate?: 6 ceased operations in 2025; 1 termination; low transfer activity (4 transfers)
Is a FISH WINDOW CLEANING franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FISH WINDOW CLEANING scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with FISH WINDOW CLEANING or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.