FDD Analysis 2025 FDD

Window World Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): Key Facts & Financials

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that franchisors must provide to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before any agreement is signed or money changes hands.

This page summarizes the key facts and financials from Window World's FDD, including franchise costs (Item 7), ongoing fees (Item 6), financial performance data (Item 19), and unit growth trends (Item 20).

What the Window World FDD Covers

Required disclosure items from the franchisor

Franchisor Background

Items 1-4: Company history, litigation, bankruptcy

Fees & Costs

Items 5-7: Initial fees, ongoing fees, total investment

Obligations & Restrictions

Items 8-16: Purchasing, territory, trademarks

Financial Performance

Item 19: Revenue data provided

Franchise Costs (Item 7 Summary)

Initial investment required to open a franchise

Total Initial Investment$123,200 - $331,000
Franchise Fee$45,000

Investment Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee$45,000 - $45,000
Franchise Agreement Signing and Training Travel Expense$100 - $2,000
Leased Real Property – 3 months$7,500 - $25,000
Technology$500 - $1,500
Construction/Remodeling

+ 5 more categories

Ongoing Fees (Item 6 Summary)

Recurring fees paid to the franchisor

Royalty Fee
Marketing/Advertising Fee10% of gross sales

Other Ongoing Fees

Local or Regional Cooperative Fees3%
Sale, Transfer or Assignment approved by us (Transfer Fee)Varies
Seller Transfer Obligation DepositVaries
Approval of Alternate Vendor, Product, or Service FeeVaries
Technology Fee (Base Monthly)Varies

Item 19 Financial Performance

Revenue and financial data (if disclosed)

Median Revenue$4,682,176/year
Disclosure Year2025
Reporting Units
Revenue VarianceHigh variance (wide performance range)

Unit Growth & Franchisee Behavior (Item 20)

Franchise system size and trends

211

Total Units

+1

Net Growth (YoY)

+0.5%

Growth Rate

Franchised Units209
Company-Owned Units2

What the FDD Doesn't Make Obvious

Key considerations beyond the disclosure

Legal History

This FDD discloses litigation history. Review Item 3 carefully to understand the nature and outcome of any legal proceedings.

Real Estate & Location

FDDs often understate the challenge of finding suitable real estate. Site selection, lease negotiation, and buildout timelines can significantly impact your total investment and time to open.

Working Capital Needs

Initial investment ranges often assume a best-case scenario. Many franchisees need additional working capital during the ramp-up period, especially in the first 6-12 months of operation.

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