Most owners want a window cleaning franchise that starts lean and grows into larger work without losing control of quality, safety, or scheduling. Squeegee Squad Franchise was built for that path, with training, safety systems, and software that let new owners earn locally and compete for commercial and high-access projects as they scale.
How two brothers turned routes into a national brand
In 1999, brothers Jack and Joe Ruegsegger started with a simple idea: deliver exceptional window cleaning with a personal touch. Door by door, those early routes became steady residential business. As demand grew, we added commercial programs and then high-rise capability, plus pressure washing and building restoration. The mission that guided the growth remains the same: honor God in all we do, excel with customers, help people develop, and grow profitably. The vision is straightforward as well: to be the best window cleaning organization in the world. You’ll find that story and ethos reflected across our founder narrative and throughout the system.
What we clean, and why the mix matters
Owners operate across residential window washing, commercial window cleaning, and high-access projects. Add-on services include pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and building restoration. That mix enables you to align crews with seasonality and build route density, while opening doors to longer-cycle commercial contracts. We outline the model and revenue streams in our franchise opportunity overview.
The owner’s toolset: training, safety, and Squadware
Launch support covers service techniques, customer management, employee recruitment, employee training, employee management, safety protocols, and business operations. Ongoing help includes direct access to our founders, business coaches, field support, marketing strategies tailored to your territory, and a network of experienced operators. Safety is non-negotiable, with a focus on education on OSHA compliance and risk management. Operations run on Squadware™, our proprietary customer platform for scheduling, invoicing, and client communication. Explore how these pieces fit together in our support and training resources.
Investment snapshot and how to think about it
Getting started is designed to be capital-efficient with room to scale. Current ranges:
| Item | Current range or term |
| Estimated initial investment | $69,525 to $235,550 |
| Franchise fee | $50,000 to $120,000 |
| Minimum liquid capital | $69,525 |
| Royalty | Sliding scale of 8% to 4% of gross revenues |
| Brand marketing fund | Sliding scale of 2% to 1% of gross revenues |
| Agreement term | 15 years, renewable in 5-year increments |
These ranges are based on our current materials. The full breakdown, assumptions, and any financial performance representations are provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document. See the latest details in our franchise FAQ.
Territory, equipment, and day-one reality
Protected territories help owners focus on building a defensible local footprint. Early equipment needs are intentionally light, allowing you to match spend to demand and scale crews and gear as sales expand. That combination of low overhead and protected markets is described in our opportunity overview.
Commercial access and high-rise capability
We support owners in pursuing contracts with our national partnerships, corporate campuses, hospitals, hotels, sports venues, and other high-value sites, and we provide training for safe high-access work. The goal is simple: help you compete credibly for commercial and high-rise windows while maintaining strong residential routes. That approach is rooted in our founder-built playbook and the ongoing support network.
Where we operate today
From our base in Maple Grove, Minnesota, we’ve grown into a nationwide window cleaning franchise serving homes, businesses, and high-rise properties. Owners join a brand recognized for reliability and community focus while gaining help with local marketing and larger bids.
The market tailwind behind window and exterior cleaning
Cleaning services show stable growth at scale. Independent research estimates the global cleaning services market at about $415.93 billion in 2024, with a projected 6.9% CAGR through 2030 according to Grand View Research. Within the niche, industry roundups estimate U.S. window cleaning services to be in the multi-billion-dollar range, with continued expansion projected through 2029, according to Jobber’s 2024 analysis. On the supply side of tall buildings, the CTBUH recorded 134 completions of 200-meter-plus towers in 2024, following a record 2023, which kept specialty demand visible for high-access providers.
Takeaway
Diversified services and safety-backed high-access training position owners to pursue both recurring residential routes and higher-value commercial windows. That mix is central to the recurring revenue of our window cleaning franchise.
Most-Cited Owner Benefits
- Diversified revenue: Residential, commercial, and high-rise windows, with pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and restoration to expand wallet share.
- Structured training: Comprehensive onboarding, field support, and a network of peers.
- OSHA-aligned safety: Education and protocols for high-access and day-to-day work.
- Protected territory: Build route density and invest with confidence.
- Technology advantage: Squadware™ centralizes quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and communication.
- Commercial pathway: Guidance and credibility for larger bids and multi-site clients.
Buy a window cleaning franchise with a clear path to scale
If you are evaluating window cleaning franchise opportunities and comparing window washing franchises, start with how quickly you can earn locally, then how confidently you can step into commercial window washing. Our model was designed to do both. For candidates exploring a commercial window cleaning franchise or even a gutter cleaning franchise as an add-on inside a broader home services franchise plan, the mix here offers options without overcomplicating operations.
FAQs for serious buyers
Do I need prior experience?
No. We train owners on operations, safety, and service execution, then keep supporting you as the business scales. See specifics in our support resources.
How much does a squeegee window cleaning franchise cost?
Plan using the current ranges above and review Item 7, fee schedules, and any financial performance representations in the FDD. Start with our FAQ.
What does the launch process look like?
Inquiry, qualification, FDD review, training at headquarters, local marketing setup, and an operational launch with ongoing field support. Details are outlined across our opportunity overview and support pages.
A quick note from an owner
“I wanted a business with a real plan in place and low barriers to entry. The support from Jack and Joe has been incredible.”
— Jason Zapp, Franchise Owner, Orlando, FL
Read more perspectives in our owner stories.
Decision checklist
- Assess territory quality and commercial targets in your market.
- Map Squadware workflows to your staffing plan and quoting cadence.
- Confirm training timelines and safety certifications for high-access work.
- Use the current investment ranges as guardrails, then review the FDD before any commitment.
Sources
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/about/
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/opportunity/
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/support/
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/faq/
- https://squeegeesquadfranchise.com/contact/
- https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cleaning-services-market-report
- https://www.getjobber.com/academy/window-cleaning/window-cleaning-industry-statistics/
- https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/year-in-review/2024
