Men In Kilts Window Cleaning

Chris and Robyn Carrier, of Men In Kilts Window Cleaning in Calgary, AB, asked for $400,000 for a 15% equity stake in their franchise company. The business, which they bought after being franchisees since 2012, offers residential and commercial window cleaning starting around $200 as well as snow removal, all performed by staff wearing kilts; franchise fees range from $40,000 to $100,000. The company has 19 locations, 10 in Canada and nine in the US, with six added in the last four months, is projecting $10 million in sales this year with $500,000 in net profit, and has done $24 million in total sales over the last four years; the funds were sought for franchise support staff, PR and marketing.

Joe Mimran offered $400,000 for 20% equity but withdrew once Jim Treliving made a matching offer, citing Jim Treliving's franchising expertise. Manjit Minhas said he would match the offer but deferred to Jim Treliving. Michele Romanow offered to partner with Jim Treliving if he wanted a co-investor. Michael Wekerle made no offer. The founders accepted Jim Treliving's offer of $400,000 for 20% equity.

Men In Kilts Window Cleaning is still operating and sells through its website.