Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc.
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1998 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Chesterfield, MO United States Source: franchise.org
Fish Window Cleaning provides window cleaning services for residential and commercial properties. Locally owned and operated locations serve homeowners and businesses with scheduled cleaning services.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. franchise?
- The Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $179,900 for executive package — total initial investment high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $134,800–$149,900 for standard package — total initial investment low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $111,900–$129,900 for small package — total initial investment low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $149,900 for standard package — total initial investment high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,900 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 8% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 56). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. locations are there?
- The FDD reports 276 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 56). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $179,900 (Executive Package — total initial investment high); $134,800 – $149,900 (Standard Package — total initial investment low); $111,900 – $129,900 (Small Package — total initial investment low); $149,900 (Standard Package — total initial investment high); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: other measures and revenue for locations; other measures for locations; revenue and memberships and other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Small Package — total initial investment lowPDF p. 21$111,900 – $129,900
- Standard Package — total initial investment lowPDF p. 21$134,800 – $149,900
- Standard Package — total initial investment highPDF p. 21$149,900
- Executive Package — total initial investment highPDF p. 21$179,900
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty percentage highMain ongoing fee
34 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
5 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures
- Who is counted
- St. Louis, Missouri
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- 257 full-year outlets; 7 other open outlets and 6 permanently closed outlets excluded
- Method
- Annual customer and revenue data
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue, memberships and other measures
- Who is counted
- United States
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- 252 full-year outlets; 17 other open outlets and 11 permanently closed outlets excluded
- Method
- Annual customer and revenue data
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- 254 full-year outlets; 21 other open outlets and 7 permanently closed outlets excluded
- Method
- Annual customer and revenue data
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56
Net +11 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($111,900 – $179,900) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St. Louis, Missouri · PDF p. 56; PDF p. 54; PDF p. 55
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 257 full-year outlets; 7 other open outlets and 6 permanently closed outlets ex… · PDF p. 51
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — United States · PDF p. 52; PDF p. 55; PDF p. 53
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 252 full-year outlets; 17 other open outlets and 11 permanently closed outlets… · PDF p. 51
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 254 full-year outlets; 21 other open outlets and 7 permanently closed outlets e… · PDF p. 52
- [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 56
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
222 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
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Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Signs low
“$500 to $5,000”
Note: The supplied pp.19–21 excerpts contain the investment table but do not include a Signs row to verify this range.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Signs high
“$500 to $5,000”
Note: The supplied pp.19–21 excerpts contain the investment table but do not include a Signs row to verify this range.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Median Top 50% new customers 2023
“Median Top 50% 321 $631,426”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% total revenue 2025
“Average Top 50% 337 $799,767”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% new customers 2025
“Average Top 50% 337 $799,767”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Median Top 50% total revenue 2023
“Median Top 50% 321 $631,426”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% new customers 2023
“Average Top 50% 356 $734,360”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% new customers 2024
“Average Top 50% 352 $775,483”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% total revenue 2024
“Average Top 50% 352 $775,483”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
Item 19 · PDF p. 52 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Average Top 50% total revenue 2023
“Average Top 50% 356 $734,360”
Note: Figure matches; source does not state United States geography.
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