The Revenue Stack
Six revenue lines per bay.
Window tint pays the bills. Ceramic and PPF build the wealth. Owners stack services in a single shop — and capture the entire vehicle, not just the windows.
Our brand story
Twelve years in the bay. Now in the franchise system.
Polar Tint started as two affiliate-owned tint shops in Las Vegas, operating continuously since 2014 under the LV Pro Tint brand. The operating playbook — from install technique to ticket strategy to multi-service stacking — was tested in the bay for a decade before it became a franchise system.
The franchise was built by operators with 12 years of in-shop experience, not by a franchise consultant. Every standard, training module, and unit-economics model originated from a real shop running real numbers.
More about Polar Tint2014
Operating since
Glacier
Manufacturing partner
Frostbite
Marketing partner
FDD Item 19
Disclosed earnings
SBA-listed
Franchise Directory
25% off
Veteran / first responder
Every figure on this site is sourced to the 2026 FDD — see the full data matrix.
The structural difference
Built by operators. Backed by the factory.
Polar Tint isn't a brand pivoting into tint. The affiliate manufacturer is Glacier Manufacturing — we build the film. Franchisees buy at just over manufacturing cost, not the 100–1000%+ markup distributors charge.
Manufacturer-direct wholesale
Buy film at parent cost.
Glacier makes the film. Most shops pay 100% to 1000%+ distributor markup. Polar Tint franchisees pay just over manufacturing cost.
Flexible term
Half the typical commitment.
Most franchise contracts lock owners for 10 years. Polar Tint's term is five — renewable, but on your call.
Same bay, same crew
Three service lines stacked.
Window film, ceramic coating, paint protection — one shop, one workforce. Capture the whole vehicle.
The opportunity at a glance
Polar Tint by the numbers.
A compact-footprint, four-vertical franchise opportunity with protected territories and a manufacturer-direct supply chain.
From the amount disclosed in FDD Item 7
Total investment
Protected
Territory
1,000–2,500
Shop footprint (sqft)
~90 days
Time to open
Full investment ranges, fees, royalties, and term lengths are disclosed in the Polar Tint FDD. Request the FDD via the application form to review every line item.
Compare the stack
Polar Tint vs. the alternatives.
A side-by-side look at the structural differences. Specific FDD numbers for competing franchises change every annual filing; we keep their columns categorical and link out to each comparison for the full detail.
| Dimension | Polar Tint | Independent | Tint World | Sun Stoppers | Turbo Tint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer-direct wholesale pricing | ✓ via Glacier Manufacturing | ✗ Distributor markups | — Standard supply | — Standard supply | — Standard supply |
| Service stack (revenue lines) | 6 — tint, ceramic, PPF, commercial, residential, wraps | Build it yourself | Multi-line auto + commercial | Residential window-film focus | Express auto tint only |
| Operator-built (12 years in-bay) | ✓ Polar Tint LLC since 2014 | n/a | — Consultant-built | — Consultant-built | — Consultant-built |
| Initial investment range | Disclosed in FDD Item 7 | Variable | Higher tier — see FDD | Mid tier — see FDD | Higher tier — see FDD |
| Initial term + renewals | Renewable term (see Item 17) | None | 10 years typical | 10 years typical | 10 years typical |
| Royalty + brand fund | Industry-competitive (Item 6) | None | Per FDD | Per FDD | Per FDD |
| Protected territory | ✓ Protected territory | n/a | Per FDD | Per FDD | Per FDD |
| Veteran / first-responder discount | ✓ 25% off initial fee | n/a | Per FDD | Per FDD | Per FDD |
| SBA Franchise Directory | ✓ Listed | n/a | Verify on SBA.gov | Verify on SBA.gov | Verify on SBA.gov |
"Per FDD" entries reflect that specific competitor figures vary annually with each franchise's filing. For accurate competitor numbers, request that brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document directly from their franchise sales team.
From inquiry to open
A 4-week path to your territory.
01
Apply
5-minute form. We review and call within 24 hours.
02
Discovery
FDD, financials, territory walkthrough. No pressure, no sales script.
03
Validate
Talk to existing operators. Visit HQ. Sign the FDD.
04
Open
Training (65 hrs), buildout, grand opening on-site support.
Ready?
Find out if your territory is still open.
We award territories in qualified-applicant order. The fastest way to know where your market stands is to apply.