Fish Window Cleaning

At Fish Window Cleaning Franchisees do not clean windows, they have employees who do the windows, and their job is to manage the business. Fish focuses on low rise commercial window cleaning and have developed it into a much larger and more profitable business than most would ever dream possible

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Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

What do a Bank President, Sales Manager, Wall Street Broker, Restaurant Manager, Engineer and Baseball Player all have in common?

They and 150 others own Fish Window Cleaning!

Why Fish Window Cleaning?

  • Unparalleled franchise support.
  • One corporate support staff for every six franchisees.
  • We come to your market again, again and again.
  • In business since 1978.
  • High frequency repeat business.
  • Plan-able growth.
  • Low start-up cost.
  • High profit margin.
  • Growing demand.
  • No high rise!
  • Monday - Friday, daytime hours.
  • Proprietary software - Profitable routing & scheduling.
  • If you want to be a "one-man-show" you don't need us!
  • We teach you to develop a growing business.

The Fish Window Cleaning Franchise is backed by 29 years of experience!
Fish Window Cleaning has been consistently featured in Entrepreneur's Top 500 since its first year franchising.

The United States Department of Commerce offers the following statistics regarding business venture successes and failures:

Franchise Operations -
96% success rate after 1 year
92% success rate after 5 years

Independents -
62% still in operation after 1 year
25% still in operation after 5 years

Company Details

Established: 1978
First Unit Franchised: 1998
Franchised Units: 275+
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Fish is registered in all 50 U.S. states

Support and Training Offered By Fish Window Cleaning

Franchisee Support

Financing Assistance: Guidance and support in obtaining financing.

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes

Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Co-operative Advertising: Yes

Training Program:

  • 5 weeks of pre-training preparation

  • 5 full, intensive training days in St. Louis

  • 2 in-market support visits per year following training

  • Ongoing weekly topical conference calls

  • Regional meetings

  • Annual conference

Additional Support:
FISH?s Operations Support Team works directly with franchisees to assist with operational needs, including marketing the business and selling accounts. The team provides hands-on, in-market support to help franchisees grow their customer base and win new business.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Fish Window Cleaning Franchise.

What does a Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Cost?

Fish Window Cleaning franchise fees for 2026:

Investment Overview

Cash Investment: Varies depending on financing capabilities

Total Investment: $106,800 ? $171,500, depending on package size

Minimum Net Worth: $100,000

Franchise Fee: $49,900 ? $74,900 (varies by package)

Royalty Fee: 5% ? 8%

Advertising Fee: 1%

Average Number of Employees: 5 ? 20

Ownership Structure

Passive Ownership: No

Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes, for qualified candidates. Semi-passive owners should be prepared to invest an additional $100,000 ? $150,000 and must attend training alongside their manager. In most cases, the manager is someone the franchisee already knows or has identified, rather than someone hired externally. This model works best for owners with flexible schedules and prior business ownership experience.

Business Model

Home-Based: No

B2B Focus: Yes ? approximately 80% business-to-business

Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Special Discount Programs: 10% discount on the franchise fee for VetFran participants.

Is Fish Window Cleaning a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Fish Window Cleaning is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Fish Window Cleaning a Home Based franchise?

No. Fish Window Cleaning is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Fish Window Cleaning franchisees make. Fish Window Cleaning offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Fish Window Cleaning a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Fish Window Cleaning is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Fish Window Cleaning Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Fish Window Cleaning franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Fish Window Cleaning Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Fish Window Cleaning franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Fish Window Cleaning Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Fish Window Cleaning franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Fish Window Cleaning Looking for International franchisees?

No. Fish Window Cleaning franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Fish Window Cleaning's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Cleaning & Maid Services, Maintenance, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Fish Window Cleaning Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Fish Window Cleaning franchises for sale. We may have Fish Window Cleaning franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.