Window Hero News

Local owners Gerrod and Katherine Bede say they want to keep Columbus beautiful by providing a professional home- and business-cleaning service

COLUMBUS, Ohio // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 23, 2024 - Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, will host a grand opening of its newest location in North Columbus in the Harbor Pointe community in Galena, Ohio, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 with a drawing for a free house soft wash.

Window Hero North Columbus owners Gerrod and Katherine Bede say they want to provide the community with quality jobs and a fun workplace by providing home and business owners with a service that restores their buildings back to their former glory.

"My wife and I have owned and operated a real estate development company and have worked rehabbing houses for years, and we view our new venture as an extension of our work in real estate," h…

FRISCO, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Feb. 16, 2024 - Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, announced today it will celebrate the opening of its Frisco, Texas, location with a ceremony at Strikz Entertainment Bowling Alley at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 and an appearance at the Home & Garden Show of Collin County Feb. 23-25 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center.

Window Hero Frisco owners Lilliana Aranda and Chad Taylor will introduce their new business to the community with two local events in late February.

Local owners Lilliana Aranda and her business partner and fiancé, Chad Taylor, along with the Frisco Chamber of Commerce will meet with locals for a ribbon cutting at the bowling alley located at 8789 Lebanon Road, Frisco. Aranda and Taylor will also host a booth at Collin County's home show, where visitors have a chance to win a Yeti cooler and $50 off any of their services to u…

BOISE, Idaho // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Feb. 6, 2024 - Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, will debut its new Boise location with a booth at the Building Owners and Managers Association of Idaho's Commercial Real Estate Symposium on Feb. 13 at the Boise Centre East.

Window Hero Boise owner Clay Taylor will be on hand at the event to introduce the company to local builders, property managers and real estate professionals.

"We want to beautify Boise one neighborhood at a time," Taylor said. "In addition to making sure we provide the best service to our clients, we also want to be good stewards of this community. We'd like to focus on properties here that need a little extra care and upkeep. We'd like to have the community vote on those properties that need cleaning most and then provide those properties with an exterior clean and even do some light…

KNOXVILLE, TENN // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // December 12, 2023 - When Ben Brown decided to open his West Knoxville location of Window Hero, his goal to give back to the community was as strong as his desire to own his own business.

In the eight months that Window Hero West Knoxville has been in operation, Brown has been able to make a splash in the community by cleaning the exteriors of five schools in the community with the goal of revitalizing and enhancing the appearance of these schools' campuses.

A.L. Lotts Elementary School, Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Farragut Primary School, Hardin Valley Elementary School, and Rocky Hill Elementary School all received a full-service cleaning that included pressure washing sidewalks, cleaning windows, and soft washing a specific area of the building. Window Hero West Knoxville also pressure washed the schools' signs to make them look like new.

The company also cleaned the sidewalks and entryways at…

Nov. 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Window Hero West Knoxville owner Ben Brown was awarded the Rookie of the Year for his Window Hero location at the franchise's parent company's first franchisee convention earlier this month.

HomeFront Brands hosted its inaugural convention, entitled "Homecoming," at the company's headquarters outside of Charlotte, North Carolina earlier this month. The conference brought together franchisees, corporate employees and vendor partners to celebrate HomeFront Brands' growth since its inception in late 2022.

Brown's commitment to his community helped him earn his Rookie of the Year Award. In the eight months his location has been open, he has cleaned the exteriors of five schools in his service area. His Window Hero location provided this service for free with the goal of revitalizing the appearance of these schools' campuses.

"Ben's dedication to his community and his support for lo…

October 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // READING, PA - Window Hero announced today it is opening a second location in Pennsylvania with a venture in Northeast Reading. Window Hero Northeast Reading is owned by U.S. Navy veteran Michael Yednock, an electronics and robotics technician.

“I had always wanted to open my own business and the team at HomeFront Brands really sold me on Window Hero,” Yednock said. “They are knowledgeable and professional and know how to guide new business owners to run a successful franchise. With their guidance, I’m excited to take the leap into entrepreneurship.”

Yednock is a Reading native and attended military schools in Great Lakes, Illinois and in Dahlgren, Virginia. He spent six years in the Navy where he worked as an electronics technician and supervised personnel. He now works as field services engineer for Azenta Life Sciences.

Window Hero specializes in a wide range…

October 20, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WARMINSTER, PA – Window Hero announced today it is opening the first location in Pennsylvania. The new venture, located in Warminster, is owned by business partners CJ Orr and Michael Gabriel.  Window Hero Warminster will offer window cleaning, gutter care, pressure washing and more.

“I have had an interest in franchising for some time now, and Window Hero really caught our attention. After we visited, we were sold,” Orr said. 

After spending six years as a union railroader, Orr built experience as a realtor alongside Gabriel, a Marine Corps veteran. Having grown up in the Philadelphia area, Orr and Gabriel expressed an urgent need for reliable home service contractors.

“As a Realtor, I see the growing demand for exterior cleaning in the residential space,” Gabriel said. “We want Window Hero to be the go-to solution for exterior cleaning in the Philadelphia area,…

September 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSlutions.com // BELTON, TX. - Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise, announces the opening of its second location in Texas. The newest branch, located in Temple-Belton, is owned by Mike Murphy and offers window cleaning, gutter care, pressure washing and more.

A graduate from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK, Murphy has lived in Belton for the past 17 years with his wife, Katie Murphy, and their daughter. He learned about Window Hero while attending a franchise event in Dallas.

“This is an underserved market. My personal experience with window cleaning businesses has been poor, and I want to change that for others in the area,” Murphy said. “My overall vision is to create a business that is in high demand and serves as the premier team of experts.”

Having served over 12 years in the military, Murphy wants to implement a mentorship program for veterans transitioning out o…

OWNING A BUSINESS WITH RECURRING REVENUE: WHY HOME SERVICES ARE A GREAT OPTION

When starting a new business, ensuring a long-term income is a  main priority. Even if a business starts out strong, it may not last; one 2021 study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 65% of small businesses don’t last to the 10-year mark, 45% close within five years, and 20% go out of businesses within two years. A new business is a venture you should plan ahead for, and one of the best ways to do that is with a recurring revenue model.

What is Recurring Revenue? 

Recurring Revenue is a business model where the business’ revenue is predictable, stable, and ongoing. While a business can be prone to change, this business model is designed to maximize your business’ regular cash flow. 

A key to starting a business with recurring revenue is offering a continual services payment option. Recurring revenue business ideas are based on customers paying fo…

STARTING A WINDOW-CLEANING BUSINESS: EXPERIENCE, EQUIPMENT, AND COSTS

For an enterprising entrepreneur looking to start a business, a window-washing business may be just the ticket. Industry Reports on the topic show the U.S. market revenue was $1.9 billion by 2021, and the market is expected to grow for the next several years. If you want to get in on this potentially lucrative business opportunity, here’s a guide on what it takes to get started!

The Tools and the Talent

One of the upsides to starting a window-cleaning business is the low entry requirements. A window-cleaning business is generally inexpensive and doesn’t require extensive specialized education. Of course, there will be startup expenses, and there are some skills you should have to be successful.

Being self-motivated is important, especially as a business owner. Since window cleaning is a physical job, it’s important to have the physical stamina for the work if you plan …

Learn How to Start a Window Hero Franchise and More

Have you ever wondered how to start a franchise with Window Hero? With over 15 locations around the Southeast, we’re always looking to extend our team and the areas where we offer exterior cleaning services. While starting a franchise is exciting, it’s important to do your research before you make a decision.

Here are 5 things to consider before starting a Window Hero franchise: 

1. Are You Passionate About Customer Service?

Window Hero is a customer service focused company that believes in providing the best possible experience and high quality services. For potential applicants interested in starting a franchise, we look for leadership qualities, a desire to start something new, a strong work ethic, and a passion for customer relationships.

2. Do You Have Experience in Exterior Cleaning Services?

Yes? Great! If not, past experience in exterior cleaning service…