Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting

Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Home Services · Window Cleaning

Investment min
$141.6K
Total: $141.6K–$203.1K
Avg gross revenue
$2.02M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$49.9K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
7%
of gross revenue
Locations
75
Franchising since 2012

Description

What is Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting?

Year-round window cleaning and holiday lighting franchise built to start lean and scale through seasonal services.

Shine is more than just window cleaning—it’s a year-round home services franchise built for smart, sustainable growth. With a low-cost entry point, Franchise Owners start lean—just one van and a two-person team—and scale confidently through our defined Phases of Growth. What sets Shine apart is a high-margin, seasonal service mix combined with an industry-leading training program that supports success at every stage. Backed by a values-led culture and strong unit economics, 24% of Shine Owners now operate million-dollar businesses. This is a brand with heart—and serious legacy-building potential.

  • Residential & commercial clients
  • Holiday lighting service
  • Multi-story home focus
  • Gutter cleaning included
  • Recurring maintenance model
  • Dual-income family target

Location Analysis

Where Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting wins

Franchise territories are typically defined around suburban metro rings rather than urban cores, reflecting a van-based, route-driven service model. Units cluster where detached single-family housing dominates, since window, gutter, and pressure washing demand scales with owner-occupied homes. Markets with an established outdoor holiday decorating culture support the seasonal lighting revenue stream that differentiates the brand. The model serves owner-occupied single-family households, middle- and upper-middle-income suburban homeowners, time-constrained dual-income families outsourcing exterior home maintenance, older homeowners less willing to perform ladder-based work, and commercial property and small-business storefront accounts. No retail or customer-facing storefront is needed; the model is mobile and home- or warehouse-based. Prospective franchisees should validate local demand for both recurring exterior maintenance services and installed holiday lighting within their proposed territory.
Total Locations
75
Franchise units
75
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting

Avg gross revenue$2,020,134
Investment range$141,570 – $203,095
Investment midpoint$172,333
Brand fund2%
Royalty7%
Franchise fee$49,900
Min. net worth$50,000
Min. liquid capital$150,000

Veteran discount available

Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting was founded in 2000 and operates 75 units. The initial investment ranges from $141,570 to $203,095, with a franchise fee of $49,900. Reported gross revenue is $634,958. The capital requirement reflects the mobile, route-driven nature of the business, which requires branded service vehicles, water-fed poles, pressure washing equipment, and warehouse space for seasonal holiday light inventory. Storage needs peak during the holiday lighting season, when light inventory must be warehoused between installations. The dual revenue stream—combining recurring window and exterior cleaning with seasonal holiday lighting—adds operational complexity but allows franchisees to generate income across different calendar periods.
Did you know? Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting operates in the window cleaning and home services sector. The initial investment ranges from $141,570 to $203,095. The franchise fee is $49,900. The model is mobile and requires warehouse space for equipment and seasonal holiday light inventory rather than a retail storefront.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
Customer model not specified.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$141.6K–$203.1K
Most common
$141,570
Minimum
$172,333
Midpoint
$203,095
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $172,333 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$833.1K
YOY change (2024 -> 2025)
+102%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting has an average gross revenue of $1.28M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

+30% YoY
74 units open as of 2026 FDD+17 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting franchise typically ranges between $141,570.00 and $203,095.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting
Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting
$2.02M avg revenue · 75+ US franchises