Fish Window Cleaning

$FWCSF500 #185
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryWindow Cleaning
Locations276
Franchisee Count229
Franchise Fee$49,900
Item 7 Low$111,900
Item 7 Midpoint$145,900
Item 7 High$179,900
Royalty Fees5% to 8% of greater of Gross Sales or Applicable Minimum Performance Standard
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open2
Founded1978
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business47
Began FranchisingJanuary 1998
HQChesterfield, MO
Executives7
Main Phone1-877-707-3474
FDD IssuedMarch 23, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of businesses providing window and specialty cleaning services to both residential and commercial clients under the FISH WINDOW CLEANING® brand.

Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. is a Missouri corporation founded in 1998, co-owned by S. Michael Merrick (CEO/CFO) and Linda Merrick (Executive VP). The company has no affiliates other than its wholly owned subsidiary, FWCD.

Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of businesses providing window and specialty cleaning services to both residential and commercial clients under the FISH WINDOW CLEANING® brand.

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