How much revenue does a MEN IN KILTS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MEN IN KILTS franchise is $383,954. The median revenue is $218,381.

How many MEN IN KILTS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, MEN IN KILTS has 23 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2019.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MEN IN KILTS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MEN IN KILTS franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MEN IN KILTS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $150,000. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is MEN IN KILTS a good franchise to buy?

MEN IN KILTS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

MEN IN KILTS

Men In Kilts franchises provide window cleaning, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, siding cleaning, snow removal, and other authorized exterior cleaning services to the public using the proprietary Men In Kilts System and associated trademarks. Franchisees operate in exclusive geographic territories with at least 100,000 qualified households, targeting urban and suburban households with incomes greater than $100,000 and the general business community. Services are offered year-round, though sales may be seasonal depending on location, weather, and regional factors.

Locations

$99K–$151K

Investment

Since 2019

Franchising

ServicesBoston, MAThreshold Brands, LLCwww.meninkilts.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$38,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$98,600 – $151,450

Low: $98,600High: $151,450

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$637 – $800

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $475/mo field service software + $115/mo marketing services + $20/mo call routing + $15-50/mo financial software + $12-60/mo email licenses (approx. $637-$800/mo total fixed)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 24 franchised outlets (12 US and 12 Canadian) operating as of December 31, 2024, and who operated for at least 6 months of 2024. Canadian figures converted from CAD to USD for combination.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 24 franchised units (12 US and 12 Canadian). Individual sales data for all 24 franchised units were combined to calculate the overall median, top quartile (average of top 6 units), and bottom quartile (average of bottom 6 units). Canadian dollar figures were converted to US dollars using an exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.73 USD. The 2 company-owned Canadian outlets were excluded from these calculations.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MEN IN KILTS Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MEN IN KILTS Current	$99K – $151K	$38K	6.0%	23
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MEN IN KILTS franchisees (2020 – 2021)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$150,000

Total Volume

$0.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

24 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MEN IN KILTS franchise ranges from $98,600 to $151,450. This includes a franchise fee of $38,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.