FDD
The Polar Tint FDD in plain English.
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.
Under the FTC Franchise Rule, a franchisor must give a prospective franchisee its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) at least 14 calendar days before the prospective franchisee signs a binding agreement with, or makes any payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate.
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 (Item 20). The 2026 Polar Tint FDD has an issuance date of April 28, 2026, as amended June 4, 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 and its affiliates, including the Las Vegas shops operating since 2015 (as Pro Tint USA, rebranded to Polar Tint in 2024), plus the leadership team's business experience and any litigation or bankruptcy history required to be disclosed.
- 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), Brand Marketing Fund Contribution, a monthly technology fee, and a local marketing minimum — all disclosed in FDD Item 6.
- Item 7
Estimated initial investment
The estimated initial-investment range, disclosed in FDD Item 7, with itemized line items for build-out, equipment, training travel, inventory, and additional funds, plus notes on what the estimate excludes.
- Items 8–9
Restrictions on sources + franchisee obligations
Franchisee window film and application tools come from affiliated manufacturer Glacier Manufacturing (FDD Item 8). Operator obligations covered in the franchise agreement.
- Items 10–11
Financing, franchisor assistance, advertising, computer systems, training
Polar Tint does not offer direct or indirect financing (Item 10); buyers use third-party paths such as SBA 7(a), ROBS, HELOC, and conventional loans. Training is 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 participation requirements (Item 15). Required to offer all approved services and products Polar Tint specifies (Item 16).
- Items 17–18
Renewal, termination, transfer, dispute resolution
A renewable initial term, with the renewal conditions set out in Item 17. Right of first refusal on transfers. The franchise agreement calls for mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation in Clark County, Nevada, and Item 17 makes this subject to applicable state law. Item 18: Polar Tint does not currently use any public figure to promote the franchise.
- Item 19
Financial performance representations
Covers the two affiliate-owned Las Vegas shops (Summerlin and Henderson), fiscal year 2025.
- Items 20–21
Outlets + financial statements
Outlet counts and transfers, plus the franchisee list with contact information in Exhibit F (one franchised outlet at the end of 2025). Audited financial statements of Polar Tint LLC (Exhibit C).
- Items 22–23
Contracts + receipts
Sample franchise agreement, personal guaranty, and required receipt acknowledgment.
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