Source: FranopolisSqueegee Squad
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor has no other affiliates, and the franchisor has no predecessors.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no other affiliates, and we have no predecessors.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Equipment | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Computer Equipment (5) $0 to $2,500 |
| Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Wages, Travel and Living Expenses During Training $500 to $4,000 |
| Professional Services | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Services $500 to $2,000 |
| Additional Funds | $3,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional Funds (9) $3,000 to $35,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Office Equipment & Supplies (7) $500 to $2,000 |
| Vehicle Equipment | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Vehicle Equipment (4) $0 to $2,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Training Fee $5,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand Opening Advertising (2) $6,000 to $25,000 |
| Vehicle Purchase Down Payment | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Vehicle Purchase Down Payment (3) $0 to $10,000 |
| Total | $69,525 to $263,550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 TOTAL (10 ) (11) $69,525 to $263,550 |
| Licenses & Permits | $25 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Licenses & Permits $25 to $250 |
| Initial Window Cleaning Equipment and Inventory | $1,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Window Cleaning Equipment and Inventory (6) $1,000 to $20,000 |
| Vehicle Signage | $800 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Vehicle Signage $800 to $4,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 to $140,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $50,000 to $140,000 |
| Initial Software License Fee | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Software License Fee $1,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance $1,000 to $10,000 |
| Uniforms | $200 to $800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Uniforms (8) $200 to $800 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Compliance Fee | Currently, up to $500 per violation, plus $500 for each week that the default or event of non-compliance remains uncured. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Software License Fees | Currently, $150 per month for each Squeegee Squad Business you own. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee per Respective Territory | 1st $50,000; 2nd $45,000; 3rd $40,000; Each Additional Territory $40,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Continuing Fees | 8% of Gross Revenues ...; 7% ...; 6% ...; 5% ...; 4.5% ...; and 4% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Weekly Advertising Fees | Currently 1.0% of Gross Revenues, but can charge up to 2.0% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Software License Fee | Franchisees must pay Squadware an Initial Software License Fee of $1,000 per Business opened to license our proprietary Squadware ™ software. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer Fee | $12,000 plus $5,000 training fee and any broker fees JJFI incurs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| National Accounts Program | We may require you to pay us a percentage fee no greater than 8% of Gross Revenues for any national account customer serviced. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional Training | $0 to $1,500, or the then-current training tuition. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Website Fees | $0. We reserve the right to charge up to $150 per hour for large projects that go beyond standard customization. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Consultation Services Fee | Up to $500 per person per hour. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest Charges | 18% per annum simple interest or the maximum legal rate allowable in the state in which your Business is located, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late Report Fee | Up to $50 per occurrence each time you submit a report of Gross Revenues after the due date. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Email Account Fees | Currently $0. We reserve the right to charge up to $200 per email account per year that you request in the squeegeesquad.com domain, in excess of one. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Alternative Supplier Review Fee | Up to $150 per hour of JJFI’s time. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Typical Initial Franchisee Fee | Based on the size and number of Territories generally granted, the typical Initial Franchisee Fee ranges from $50,000 to $140,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Service Charge | $100 per returned check, failed EFT, or other failure of payment. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local Advertising Expenditures | 5% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional Territory Fee | $0.166 per person in the Territory in excess of 300,000 people. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional Continuing Fee | We also reserve the right to charge an additional 2% of Gross Revenues for work performed outside of your Territory. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Training Fee | You also must pay us a non-refundable $5,000 training fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement for the initial training program. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Gross Revenue Default Fees | 7% of the difference between your Gross Revenue Requirement and your actual Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Accounting/Bookkeeping Fees | Currently, between $300 to $800 per month, depending on the services provided. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | Minimum of $6,000 for each Squeegee Squad Business you own. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Inbound Call Center Fees | Up to 5% of your Gross Revenues (Currently $0). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Window Cleaning Equipment and Inventory | The cost of such equipment and inventory ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 and is not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 3 | 62 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 70 | 1 | 71 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 83 | 1 | 84 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 49 59 +10
Company-Owned 2023 2 3 +1
Total Outlets 2023 51 62 +11
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 59 70 +11
Company-Owned 2024 3 1 - 2
Total Outlets 2024 62 71 +9
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 70 83 +13
Company-Owned 2025 1 1 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 71 84 +13
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor has no other affiliates, and the franchisor has no predecessors.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no other affiliates, and we have no predecessors.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $69,525 to $263,550. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL (10 ) (11) $69,525 to $263,550
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor has not applied to the United States Copyright Office to register the copyrights.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor does not own any patents and the franchisor does not have any pending patent applications material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor has copyrighted advertising copy and design, training materials, workbooks, the Operations Manual, and items relating to the operation of the franchised business.
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We have not applied to the United States Copyright Office to register the copyrights.
We do not own any patents and we do not have any pending patent applications material to the franchise.
Source NotesWe have copyrighted advertising copy and design, training materials, workbooks, the Operations Manual, and items relating to the operation of the franchised business.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 83 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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