About Squeegee Squad Franchise
Squeegee Squad is a property services franchise providing residential and commercial window cleaning along with a broad range of related services including pressure washing, gutter cleaning, snow removal, holiday lighting, and exterior restoration.
The franchise fee is $50,000, and the brand has been franchising since 2005.
The Squeegee Squad model creates a versatile, year round business by combining core window cleaning services with seasonal offerings that keep revenue flowing across all months.
Squeegee Squad Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$70K
Average Investment
$117K
Maximum Investment
$164K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% to 7% of Gross Revenues (tiered) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently 1.0% of Gross Revenues (can be up to 2.0%) for Weekly Advertising Fees, plus 3% of Gross Revenues for Local Advertising Expenditures. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $70,025 – $164,050 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $70K–$164K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% to 7% of Gross Revenues (tiered)) and marketing fee (Currently 1.0% of Gross Revenues (can be up to 2.0%) for Weekly Advertising Fees, plus 3% of Gross Revenues for Local Advertising Expenditures.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $66,600 |
| Initial Training Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 | $15,000 |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $500 | $3,000 |
| Vehicle Purchase Down Payment | $0 | $10,000 |
| Initial Software License Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Vehicle Equipment | $500 | $900 |
| Vehicle Signage | $800 | $4,000 |
| Computer Equipment | $0 | $2,500 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Initial Window Cleaning Equipment and Inventory | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Services | $500 | $2,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $500 | $2,000 |
| Uniforms | $200 | $800 |
| Licenses & Permits | $25 | $250 |
| Additional Funds | $3,000 | $35,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $12,000 plus $5,000 training fee and any broker fees JJFI incurs |
| Renewal Fee | $1,500 |
| Technology Fee | $600 per year (can be up to $3,500 per year total) |
| Audit Fee | Dependent upon the costs incurred by us in conducting an audit |
| Call Center Fees | Up to 5% of Gross Revenues (Currently $0) |
| Grand Opening Advertising | Minimum of $6,000 |
| Email Account Fees | Currently $0 (can be up to $75 per email account per year) |
| Website Fees | $0 (can be up to $150 per hour for large projects) |
| Additional Training | $0 to $1,500 or then-current training tuition |
| Annual Convention Fee | Up to $800 |
| Gross Revenue Default Fees | 7% of the difference between Gross Revenue Requirement and actual Gross Revenues |
| Interest Charges | 18% per annum simple interest or maximum legal rate |
| Service Charge | $100 per returned check, failed EFT, or other failure of payment |
| Late Report Fee | Up to $50 per occurrence |
| Alternative supplier review fee | Up to $150 per hour of JJFI’s time |
| Additional Territory Fee | $0.166 per person in the Territory in excess of 300,000 people |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 19 classroom hours and 21 on-site/field hours (total 40 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 19 |
| On-the-Job Training | 21 |
| Training Location | Our offices in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota or another location we designate. |
| Additional Training | We may periodically provide optional additional training for you and your management-level employees on topics we choose. You must pay the then-current training fee (up to $1,500) and all expenses for attendees. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Up to 300,000 people (minimum 100,000 people) |
| Description | The criteria used for determining the boundaries of the Territory include: the population base; density of population; growth trends of population; apparent degree of affluence of population; the density of residential and business entities; and major topographical features which clearly define contiguous areas, like rivers, mountains, major freeways, and underdeveloped land areas. A written description or a map attached to the Franchise Agreement describes the Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 consecutive 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $1,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Give 180 days’ notice; satisfy all material requirements of current agreement; pay all amounts due; pay renewal fee; execute then-standard agreement (may have different terms); complete any required additional training; not received 3 or more default notices in any 12-month period. |
| Transfer Fee | $12,000 plus $5,000 training fee and any broker fees JJFI incurs |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee has complied with Article 14; disclosed all material terms of transaction; all monetary obligations paid; franchisee and owners release JJFI of claims; transferee and owners personally liable; transferee meets managerial, financial, business standards, good business reputation and credit rating, aptitude and ability; transferee completes training; franchisee pays transfer fee; transferee and owners do not own/operate competitive business; transferee and parties with legal/beneficial interest execute current standard Franchise Agreement; transferee not required to pay Initial Franchise Fee but pays Continuing Fees and Advertising Fees; if transferee doesn't meet net worth, franchisee remains liable. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor has the right to terminate if: Franchisee fails to open within 160 days; violates any material provision or agreement (including failure to timely pay fees); fails to conform to Business System or materially impairs goodwill; fails to timely pay uncontested obligations; dishonored checks; fails to pay for vehicles/supplies; fails to file/pay taxes. Generally, 30 days to cure (10 days for nonpayment), unless immediate termination conditions apply (e.g., felony conviction, abandonment, third default in 24 months, refusal to audit). |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the agreement, Franchisee, owners, and Personal Guarantors may not own, operate, or have interest in a competitive business without franchisor's consent. Post-term, for 24 months, they may not engage in a competitive business within the Territory, within other Squeegee Squad business territories, or within 10 miles of those areas, or over the internet. They also cannot divert customers or solicit employees of JJFI or other franchisees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are not required to participate “on premises” in the operation of the franchised business, but we strongly recommend active participation. If you do not actively participate, you must employ a General Manager approved by us who completes initial training and devotes full-time efforts to the business, refraining from other occupations. You and your General Manager must attend and successfully complete our training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Harry Falk as the only Approved Supplier of window cleaning equipment for Squeegee Squad franchisees. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must maintain and comply with our quality standards. You must equip your Business in accordance with our then-current approved specifications, vehicle decorating designs and color schemes. You must use equipment, signage, fixtures, furnishings, products, supplies and marketing materials that meet our specifications and standards. If you want to use any brand of materials or supplies not approved, you must seek and obtain our approval in writing and may be required to submit samples for testing. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During our 2021 fiscal year, we or our affiliates received no purchase discounts and/or volume rebates. Harry Falk received $116,127.39 based on the sale of equipment and inventory to Squeegee Squad franchisees. We are the only Approved Supplier of the Squadware™ software and our Co-Presidents Jack and Joe Ruegsegger each have a material ownership interest in us. During our 2021 fiscal year, we received $24,397 in Software license fees for the Squadware™ software, which amounted to approximately 2.1% of our total revenues. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may permit a Franchisee to defer payment of up to 100% of the Initial Franchise Fee plus any Additional Territory Fee over a period of up to 36 months. You must sign an installment note, which will bear interest at a rate of up to the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest rate permitted by applicable law. The Promissory Note is payable in equal monthly payments of principal and interest. Owners of the entity must personally guarantee the note. We do not currently sell, assign, or discount financing instruments, but reserve the right to do so. |
Squeegee Squad Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.7M
Median Revenue
$1.7M
Revenue Range
$70K – $3.3M
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Squeegee Squad Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSqueegee Squad has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Squeegee Squad System Growth
Total Units
49
Franchised
47
Company-Owned
2
Squeegee Squad currently operates 47 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 6 | 54 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 51 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
Transfers: 3 | Closures: 4
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.1M
Net Income
$193K
Total Assets
$211K
Audited by Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. for year ending December 31.
Squeegee Squad Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Squeegee Squad franchise ranges from $70,025 to $164,050, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Squeegee Squad charges a royalty fee of 4% to 7% of Gross Revenues (tiered) of gross sales, plus a Currently 1.0% of Gross Revenues (can be up to 2.0%) for Weekly Advertising Fees, plus 3% of Gross Revenues for Local Advertising Expenditures. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Squeegee Squad Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Squeegee Squad to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Squeegee Squad franchise owners report average revenue of $1.7M and median revenue of $1.7M. This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Squeegee Squad has been franchising since 2005. The FDD shows an investment range of $70,025-$164,050, a 4% to 7% of Gross Revenues (tiered) royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $70,025 to $164,050 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $3,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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