Wallaby Windows franchise
2024 filing · January 26, 2024GrowingShares sales figures
Wallaby Windows at a glance
A window business installing, replacing and repairing windows for homeowners. At the end of 2023 there were 48 Wallaby Windows locations in the US, 45 franchised and 3 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Home service
- Franchisor
- Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2022
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Glen Allen, Virginia
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $159K–$242K
- Single territory
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- For a territory of 200,000 people; more population costs $0.25 a person.
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross sales for the first six months, then the greater of 5% or a monthly minimum
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales; it can rise to 2%
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- Greater of 25% of the Franchise Fee or $5,000 per Territory
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 48
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 45
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- +45
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 8
- Most in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas
From Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Wallaby Windows among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Wallaby Windows | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $200,148 | Costs less than 70% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,500 | Higher than 64% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 48 | More than 64% of franchises |
How much a Wallaby Windows franchise costs
Opening single territory costs an estimated $158,606 to $241,690. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment and vehicles ($10,456 to $75,040) and additional funds – 3 months ($50,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | ||
| Training Expenses | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Equipment and Vehicles | $10,456 | $75,040 | |
| GPS Tracking Systems | $150 | $400 | |
| Insurances | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Advertising/Marketing (Lead Generation) | $14,000 | ||
| Opening Advertising | $20,000 | ||
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Office Related Expenses | $500 | $1,250 | |
| Computer, Phone and Technology Systems | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Custom Marketing & Services Activation Fee | $5,000 | ||
| Software Implementation Assistance Fee | $2,500 | ||
| Business Licenses and permits | $0 | $4,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $50,000 | ||
| Total | $158,606 | $241,690 | |
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 26
Wallaby Windows franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, For a territory of 200,000 people; more population costs $0.25 a person.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales for the first six months, then the greater of 5% or a monthly minimum. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales; it can rise to 2%. |
| Computer, Phone and Technology Systems | $3,000 |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of 25% of the Franchise Fee or $5,000 per Territory |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 21
Other fees as filed, from pages 22–26. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Wallaby Windows publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 52
SBA loans to Wallaby Windows franchisees
Lenders approved 9 SBA 7(a) loans for Wallaby Windows franchisees from 2023 to 2024, $1.87M in all. Of the 5 that have ended, 4 were paid in full and 1 was charged off. The other 4 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Wallaby Windows compares
Of the 475 home service franchises on this site, Wallaby Windows is the 349th cheapest to open and the 201st largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Wallaby Windows | Typical home service brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $159K | $115K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $242K | $202K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 48 | 40 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 367 of 475 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 475 brands in home service franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 45 (+45) | 3 | +45 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 58
Where Wallaby Windows locations are
At the end of 2023, Wallaby Windows had locations in 8 states. The most are in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.
- North Carolina13
- Ohio10
- Texas9
- Tennessee6
- Nebraska4
- Florida3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Ohio | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Texas | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Nebraska | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Florida | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, page 58
Who owns Wallaby Windows?
Wallaby Windows franchises are sold by Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Outdoor Living Brands Holdco, LLC.
Wallaby Windows is one of the 10 Empower Brands franchises here.
From Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC’s 2024 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 17, bankruptcy on page 17
Wallaby Windows filings
The figures on this page come from Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued January 26, 2024, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | January 26, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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