FDD
The Polar Tint FDD in plain English.
The Polar Tint FDD, Explained
A walkthrough of every Item in the 2026 Polar Tint Franchise Disclosure Document, in candidate-friendly language. The full FDD ships with the standard discovery package — this page is the orientation map.
What is the Polar Tint FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document — federally required, ~23 standardized sections.
Every US franchise system is required by the FTC Franchise Rule to deliver a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to every prospect at least 14 calendar days before signing the franchise agreement or accepting any payment. The FDD covers 23 standardized Items — from the franchisor's history (Items 1–4) and fees (Items 5–7) to obligations (Items 9–12), financial performance (Item 19), and current franchisee contacts (Items 20–21). The 2026 Polar Tint FDD was filed April 28, 2026.
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In development
Detailed plain-English walkthrough of every FDD Item is being prepared for publication here. Until then, the full Polar Tint 2026 FDD ships with the standard discovery package after your prequalification call.
FDD Item map
A quick guide to where commonly-asked questions live in the FDD:
- Items 1–4
Franchisor history, business background, litigation, bankruptcy
Polar Tint LLC operating history since 2015, leadership team, and any material litigation.
- Item 5
Initial fees
The initial franchise fee for new shops, plus the reduced fee for converting an existing tint shop — both disclosed in FDD Item 5.
- Item 6
Other fees
Royalty (weekly, on gross sales), National Brand Fund contribution, a modest monthly tech fee, and a local marketing minimum — all disclosed in FDD Item 6.
- Item 7
Estimated initial investment
The total all-in initial-investment range, disclosed in FDD Item 7, with itemized line items for build-out, equipment, training, inventory, and working capital.
- Items 8–9
Restrictions on sources + franchisee obligations
Film, ceramic, and PPF inventory is sourced through Glacier Manufacturing (affiliate manufacturer). Operator obligations covered in the franchise agreement.
- Items 10–11
Financing, franchisor assistance, advertising, computer systems, training
Polar Tint does not finance directly; SBA 7(a), ROBS, HELOC, and conventional paths are common. Training covered in Item 11.
- Item 12
Territory
Designated Territory: a population-and-radius cap (the lesser of the two) per FDD Item 12. Mapped into Schedule 1.
- Items 13–14
Trademarks, patents, copyrights
Polar Tint marks licensed to franchisee for the term.
- Items 15–16
Participation, restrictions on goods/services
Owner-operator model. Required to offer the full six-line service stack.
- Items 17–18
Renewal, termination, transfer, dispute resolution
a renewable initial term + three renewal options. Right of First Refusal on transfers. Standard FTC-compliant dispute language.
- Item 19
Financial performance representations
Gross sales, COGS, and gross profit disclosed from the two affiliate-owned Las Vegas shops (fiscal year 2025).
- Items 20–21
Outlets + financial statements
Current and prior franchisees with contact info — call any of them. Audited financial statements of Polar Tint LLC.
- Items 22–23
Contracts + receipts
Sample franchise agreement, personal guaranty, and required receipt acknowledgment.