Men in Kilts
Home Services · Cleaning Services
- Active units
- 23
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Men in Kilts
Men In Kilts is a brand that specializes in delivering exceptional exterior cleaning services. From window cleaning to gutter cleaning and beyond, their team is dedicated to making your home's exterior sparkle. They offer a wide range of services for both residential and commercial properties, including window cleaning, gutter cleaning, house washing, pressure washing, and snow removal. Men In Kilts sets themselves apart with their professional-grade equipment, customized solutions, and commitment to producing impressive results. They pride themselves on providing extraordinary experiences and ensuring customer satisfaction. Their team is equipped with cutting-edge tools, such as gutter cameras, gutter vacuums, and professional-grade pressure washers, to tackle even the toughest cleaning jobs. Whether it's a home or an apartment building, Men In Kilts can handle it all. Schedule your appointment today and let their team of cleaning professionals go the extra mile to put a smile on your face.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$38k
- Franchise Option Program
Refund of Initial Franchise Fee; royalty increases by +4% to 10% for 10 years
- Multi-Unit Program
25% reduction of Initial Franchise Fee for the second and additional franchises when buying 3+ as one transaction
- Hard to Serve/Underserved Markets Program
Up to 10% off Initial Franchise Fee
- Conversion Franchise Program
Initial Franchise Fee waived; first 2 years royalty 2% and minimum royalty $250/month
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
3000.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% reduction of the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified Military and First Responders on first Franchised Business
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations47
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings6
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate9.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR5.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$209k
Treating 2025 Average Gross Consumer Sales for U.S. franchises as average annual revenue.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$125k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.7×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.