Franchise opportunities compared
Men In Kilts vs Window Gang
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Only Men In Kilts has reviewed Item 19 figures here.
| Disclosure |  Men In Kilts |  Window Gang |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $101,375 – $148,195 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · printed p. 18 | $138,600 – $246,500 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $0.00 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 17 · printed p. 9 | $65,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 21 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% · percent of monthly Gross Consumer Sales Continuing Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 · printed p. 11 | 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 22 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | 2% of gross consumer sales Brand Fund Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 20 · printed p. 12 | $50 Marketing Fund Contribution — The greater of 2% of Gross Sales per week or $50 per week 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 22 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 47 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · printed p. 45 | 52 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +5 Calculated: 42 at end of 2023 → 47 at end of 2025 | +4 Calculated: 48 at end of 2023 → 52 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | Not available No complete exit records for a year | Not available No complete exit records for a year |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2019 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 9 | 2023 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 11 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | 2019 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 9 | 2022 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $190,777 median Gross Consumer Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 · printed p. 41 | No reviewed Item 19 figures |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
Men In Kilts vs Window Gang: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Men In Kilts or Window Gang?
- Men In Kilts: $101,375 – $148,195 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · printed p. 18); Window Gang: $138,600 – $246,500 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Men In Kilts. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Men In Kilts and Window Gang royalties compare?
- Men In Kilts: 6% · percent of monthly Gross Consumer Sales (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 19 · printed p. 11); Window Gang: 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 22). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, Men In Kilts or Window Gang?
- Men In Kilts: 47 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · printed p. 45); Window Gang: 52 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do Men In Kilts and Window Gang disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Men In Kilts has reviewed Item 19 figures for 1 location group; Window Gang has no reviewed Item 19 figures on file. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.