1978
260
$106,800
$49,900
$172,500
No
FISH franchise owners experience a business that gives them a great lifestyle immediately (no nights, weekends, or holidays) and the ability to go out every day and grow their business in a market with fragmented competition. Most importantly, the owner is not the window cleaner, but the business professional who is dedicated to following the complete franchise system.
In addition, FISH is a smart business decision because of:
Mike Merrick founded Fish Window Cleaning in January 1978. Based on growing demand and his success, Mike realized there was a need for this service in other markets. He used his 20+ years of experience to create the Fish Window Cleaning franchise system. In 1998 the first FISH franchise opened in Tampa, Florida and from there FISH expanded to become the world's largest window cleaning company with over 260+ franchise locations coast-to-coast.
Established: 1978
First Unit Franchised: 1998
Franchised Units: 260+
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Fish is registered in all 50 U.S. states
Cash Investment: Depends on financing capabilities
Total Investment: $106,800 - $172,500 depending on package size
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000
Franchise Fee: $49,900, $59,900, $74,900
Royalty: 8% - 6%
Ad: 1%
Average Number of Employees: 5 - 20
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes, out of the gate for the right candidate. They need to be able to bring an additional $100k-$150k to the table. The franchisee needs to be able to attend training school with their manager. (The manager is usually someone they know or have in mind, not someone they hire off the street). FISH passive ownership works well with people with a flexible work schedule. FISH would also prefer this is not the candidate's first business ownership experience.
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Special Discount Programs: 10% off franchise fee for VetFran
Assistance with obtaining financing.
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: 5 weeks pre trainig
5 full, intensive days in St. Louis
2 seperate support trips (post training) in their market
Ongoing weekly topical conference calls
Regional meetings
Annual meeting
Other Info: Fish support staff's time in franchisee's towns is spent marketing their business and selling accounts - feet on the street to help them win business.
Franchisees are NOT the Window Cleaner - Sales and Management Role
Strong FISH franchisees:
