CoolVu is a home-based window film and surface solutions franchise offering solar control films, security films, privacy solutions, wall murals, graphics, and architectural finishes. The founders bring 30+ years of industry experience and over $100 million in category sales. CoolVu provides protected territories, in-house financing, and turnkey installation support for large projects — allowing franchisees to sell while the franchisor helps install.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $50,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator (executive or no-employee models available)
- Location Type: Home-based
- Time Commitment: Flexible
- Experience Required: None
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Home-based with no real estate required
- Veterans get franchise fee waived entirely
- In-house financing available to all
- Turnkey installation support for large projects
- $2.8 billion growing U.S. market
About CoolVu Franchise Opportunity
CoolVu was created by founders with 30+ years of experience in the residential and commercial window film industry. Their track record includes over $100 million in category product sales across the United States. The franchise model distills this experience into a home-based business with low overhead, protected territories, and multiple revenue streams serving both residential and commercial markets.
The CoolVu franchise network is connected to the nation’s largest window treatment distribution company, ensuring franchisees have reliable access to products and timely fulfillment. Territories are configured by contiguous zip codes with minimum demographics: 70,000 owner-occupied units, 1,500 retail businesses, and 1,500 commercial structures. For large or complex projects, CoolVu offers turnkey installation support — franchisees sell, and corporate helps install.
Why Franchise With CoolVu?
- Home-based model eliminates real estate costs — tools fit in a small service vehicle with materials shipped prior to each job.
- Multiple product lines create diverse revenue: solar control, security, privacy, murals, graphics, architectural finishes, and smart glass.
- Turnkey installation support for large projects lets franchisees focus on sales while corporate assists with execution.
- In-house financing available to all qualifying franchisees, plus SBA and 401(k) rollover options.
- Aggressive incentive programs: veterans get franchise fee waived; women, minorities, and first responders receive 50% discount.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: The U.S. window film market was valued at $2.8 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at 4.1% annually through 2030. Demand is driven by energy efficiency requirements, security concerns, privacy needs, and aesthetic upgrades across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and government buildings. Where there’s real estate, there’s demand for window film solutions.
Competitive Advantage: CoolVu franchisees benefit from institutional-grade supply chain access through the founders’ connection to the nation’s largest window treatment distributor. Independent operators in this industry struggle with lead generation and product access — CoolVu solves both. The “you sell, we install” model for large projects removes the scaling bottleneck that limits competitors. Multiple product categories (films, murals, graphics, architectural finishes) create cross-sell opportunities beyond basic window tinting.
ABF Timing Insight: CoolVu offers one of the most aggressive veteran incentive programs in franchising — the $19,900 initial franchise fee is completely waived. Women, minorities, and first responders receive 50% discounts. Combined with in-house financing and a $63K–$111K total investment, barriers to entry are minimal. For investors seeking a home-based business in a growing market with flexible scheduling and no real estate overhead, CoolVu delivers an accessible entry point with institutional support.
Training & Support
- Four-day in-person training covers industry knowledge, products, marketing, installation, estimating, and CoolVu Pro™ software.
- Launch package included in franchise fee provides marketing materials, sales tools, product samples, and initial inventory.
- CoolVu Pro™ tablet-based software simplifies presentations, estimates, and transactions in the field.
- Ongoing support includes sales coaching, marketing strategies, in-field assistance, and installation support.
- Lead generation support through national website, local landing pages, and 125+ lead capture pages.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Sales-oriented individuals comfortable with consultative selling
- Self-starters who enjoy flexible, autonomous work schedules
- Relationship builders who develop referral networks with trades and service businesses
- Executive-minded owners who want to scale beyond solo operation
- Veterans, first responders, women, and minorities seeking accessible entry points
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
- Seeking fully passive ownership — this requires active sales engagement
- Uncomfortable with consultative sales or in-home/on-site customer presentations
- Expecting immediate income without building client base and referral relationships
- Less than $50,000 in liquid capital available
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Training and launch within weeks of signing
- Credit and financial capacity verified during qualification
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $50,000 — required for consideration
- Territory availability and financing options confirmed before approval
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need window film experience?
A. No. CoolVu provides comprehensive training covering products, installation techniques, sales, and software. Franchisees come from diverse backgrounds.
Q. What incentives exist for veterans?
A. Veterans receive the $19,900 initial franchise fee completely waived. First responders, women, and minorities receive 50% off the initial franchise fee.
Q. How large are the territories?
A. Each territory includes minimum 70,000 owner-occupied units, 1,500 retail businesses, and 1,500 commercial structures configured by contiguous zip codes.
Q. What if I can’t handle large installations?
A. CoolVu offers turnkey installation support — you sell the project, corporate helps execute the installation.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $50,000 established by the franchisor.
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for CoolVu.
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