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Window Genie is America’s leader in home services. The company specializes in window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and more. Each Window Genie location is locally owned and operated by franchise partners who are dedicated to improving the look and value of homes and small businesses in their communities.
Request InformationAt Window Genie, our owners are excited about “Unleashing the Power of the Genie”
As the innovative leader in home services, Window Genie, a Neighborly® company, unleashes the power every day around the country through unmatched window cleaning, window tinting and pressure washing services. We also provide ancillary services such as gutter cleaning, tile & grout cleaning and gutter protection. With 80% of our customers being residential and includes all income levels and housing values, the other 20% is commercial and includes businesses, banks, property managers and any other property 3 stories or less.
Clearly identified in the marketplace by our branded GENIEMOBILE’s, Window Genie is a mobile service company that services the needs of our customers through “Best in Class” service, on-time technicians and professional ownership. The business is driven and marketed by our professional owners, delivered in the field by our trained and uniformed Window Genie technicians. When asked once “who is a typical Window Genie customer”, one of our owners commented, “we clean from mansions to mobile homes and everything else in between.” We think that comment says a lot about the marketing and growth potential of the Window Genie opportunity.
Making Entrepreneurial Wishes Come True
What should you expect from the nation’s largest residentially focused window cleaning franchise?
Much More Than Window Cleaning
Five service verticals help your business produce more consistent revenue year-round.
An Executive Ownership Opportunity
Your business, your rules. Leave the squeegee to the service technicians you employ.
The Ability to Control Your Own Destiny
An initially home-based business with a family-friendly schedule and potential for high margins.
Window Genie is a marketing-driven business, utilizing both time-tested methods of advertising such as direct mail AND the newest strategies driven by the likes of GOOGLE and GROUPON.
We implement a custom strategy called the “POP-5” Marketing Pillars. Consisting of 5 key marketing pillars that consist of:
These 5 pillars contain multiple strategies and platforms to help our owners make the phone ring and generate on-line leads. We are NOT a cold-calling opportunity, so you are not asked or expected to go door-to-door to find your customers. We are experts at local advertising and our Advertising / PR team work with you consistently to become the best in your market and to help you grow your business.
Comprehensive franchise support is exactly what we mean when we say “get into business for yourself, not by yourself.” We’re here with whatever you need, every step of the way.
Comprehensive Training in Every Facet of the Business
Our Sure Start training program takes you through classroom-style sales and marketing training, and hands-on service training, so you know how to manage every aspect of your business.
Powerful Technology Makes Back-Office Work Easy
Our proprietary business management software simplifies your day-to-day duties. It’s an all-in-one system for job estimates, tracking leads, advice on leadership and workplace culture, and more.
Assembling a Team of Service-Minded Professionals
Our franchise owners take advantage of an easy-to-use, third-party hiring and onboarding platform. We also provide continuous learning programs to help you find and train your crew exactly as you see fit.
They’ll See You Coming from Miles Away
Our brand’s national presence lends itself to innovative strategies and powerful marketing collateral to boost visibility in your community and bring in a continuous stream of homeowners seeking your services.
Continuous Hands-On Support
Get ongoing training and guidance from a seasoned Franchise Business Coach, and a network of other accomplished Window Genie franchise owners dedicated to your success.
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
The total estimated cost for establishing the business (including: franchise fee, fixed assets, inventory, deposits, other fees and costs, and the working capital required for initial start-up).
Net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities (what is owned minus what is owed).
Your liquid capital, or the cash you need on-hand in order to be able to enter into the franchise agreement.
Learn what makes Window Genie an integral & supportive franchise opportunity
Window Genie® President David Flax
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Brad Stevenson, Neighborly’s chief development officer, said, “Joining a franchise network like Neighborly provides entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to launch and grow their business effectively and successfully. Having the support of a network like Neighborly can help make your dreams of owning a business a reality."
Daniel Anisz, is a franchise owner with Window Genie in FL. His favorite part of franchise ownership? "I like having the freedom to make my own decisions and run the business I see fit."
With more and more Americans stuck at home, many service businesses focused on home repair, cleaning, and yard services have seen an uptick. While no business is completely recession-resistant, brands under the Neighborly parent company have shown stability or growth during uncertain times.
Steve Sarafin is able to be his own boss with his Window Genie franchise, and is in the front seat of his success.
Pete Wilson is a franchisee of Window Genie, serving the West Chester, OH market. He has owned his franchise since 2015.
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