Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting
Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchises enable operators to provide residential and commercial services including window cleaning, pressure washing, screen and gutter cleaning, house and building detailing, solar panel cleaning, soft washing, window track cleaning, and holiday/outdoor lighting installation, storage, and removal. The franchisor sells franchises for protected territories of 75,000 to 125,000 households, offering training and support while using proprietary marks and systems. The target market includes homeowners and businesses seeking maintenance and seasonal lighting services.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $450-$600/mo technology + $275/mo bookkeeping + $85/mo conference
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 33 single-territory franchised units open and operating for a full twelve-month period (grouped by years in operation).
* Calculated average, median, top 25% quartile, and bottom 25% quartile gross revenues based on individual gross revenues from 33 single-territory franchised units listed in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Single Territory Data (Pages 2-4). Top/Bottom quartiles calculated by averaging the top/bottom 9 revenues respectively (ceil(33 * 0.25) = 9). No explicit net income, net profit, or EBITDA data was provided, nor were expense percentages to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting Compares to Other Cleaning Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting Current | $142K - $189K | $50K | 7.0% | 74 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K - $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| THE MAIDS | $118K - $141K | $60K | 6.9% | 1,472 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K - $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K - $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises | $187K - $374K | $45K | 7.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+3 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchisees (2018 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One settled dispute where a franchisee filed claims against the franchisor related to an agreement for sale and purchase of business assets between two franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise ranges from $141,570 to $189,295. This includes a franchise fee of $49,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise is $542,315.25. The median revenue is $397,043.82.
How many Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting has 74 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2012.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchises. Historical data shows 21 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting franchisees, with an average loan amount of $254,790. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting a good franchise to buy?
Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting 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.
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