How much revenue does a WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchise is $6,443,135.4.

How many WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS has 209 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2011.

Can you get an SBA loan for a WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchises. Historical data shows 26 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $796,635. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS a good franchise to buy?

WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 209+ locations, 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.

WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS

Window World franchisees are in the business of marketing, selling, and installing exterior remodeling products such as windows, siding, and entry doors in residential and light commercial settings. The franchise operates under a system featuring unique methods for operations, sales, advertising, promotions, installation, pricing, distinctive color schemes, proprietary software, and training. The target market includes residential homeowners and light commercial customers in developed geographic areas with suitable population density, home values, and demographics.

209

Locations

$123K–$331K

Investment

Since 2011

Franchising

Construction & Home ImprovementNorth Wilkesboro, NCwww.WindowWorld.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$123,200 – $331,000

Low: $123,200High: $331,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$499 – $974

Item 6 of FDD

Product-based royalties (up to 12% of product cost, not gross sales) + $499/mo base technology fee (optional add-ons up to $974/mo total) + 7% gross sales minimum local advertising

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 203 franchised businesses (185 single territory, 18 combined markets) open and operating for the entire 2024 calendar year under substantially the same ownership.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (68 units × $3,140,394.52 + 54 units × $5,319,926.61 + 42 units × $6,114,807.80 + 21 units × $11,368,497.98 + 18 units × $17,309,624.23) / 203 total units = $6,443,135.40

Extracted Item 19 Section

How WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in General Retail (ranked #2 of 14)
#3 largest franchise system in General Retail
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in General Retail

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS Current	$123K – $331K	$45K	N/A	209
ACE HARDWARE	$604K – $2.0M	$5K	N/A	4,885
DO IT BEST CORP.	$853K – $1.6M	$9K	N/A	3,555
FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE	$229K – $545K	$45K	4.0%	192
PRETZELMAKER	$392K – $573K	$25K	7.0%	129
TECHY	$119K – $400K	$15K	7.0%	62
General Retail Average 14 franchises	$522K – $1.0M	$108K	5.7%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 General Retail 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

Top States

1PA

2TX

3FL

4NC

5IN

6KY

7NY

8GA

9VA

10TN

11OH

12CA

13WI

14AL

15IL

+31 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$796,635

Total Volume

$20.7M

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

455 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

455 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases6

Primarily franchisee disputes alleging breach of contract, failure to provide FDDs, fraudulent conveyance of IP, territory rights, UDTPA violations, good faith breaches, and fraud; plus franchisor claims for trademark infringement and breach of settlement/transfer agreements.

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 WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS franchise ranges from $123,200 to $331,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000.