Is Polar Tint available in Waikiki, Hawaii?
Not yet. Hawaii is in our coming-soon pipeline and is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet, so no Waikiki territory is being awarded today. You can register your interest at polartintfranchise.com/opportunity/ and Polar Tint will follow up if and when Hawaii opens.
How big is a Polar Tint territory in Waikiki?
No Waikiki territory is mapped today, because Hawaii is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet. If and when it opens, a Waikiki territory would be a Designated Territory mapped around the approved location and recorded in the franchise agreement, with the boundary defined after the site is approved. It is not exclusive (FDD Item 12).
Which other Hawaii markets are closest to Waikiki?
The closest other Hawaii cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Honolulu (about 2 miles), Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus (about 2 miles), and Diamond Head / Kapahulu / Saint Louis Heights (about 2 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.
How much does a Polar Tint franchise cost in Waikiki?
The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Waikiki is disclosed in FDD Item 7, and the initial franchise fee in FDD Item 5. Item 7 gives one estimate for every market, based on an affiliate-owned tint business in Nevada, so your actual costs in Waikiki may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.
Is SBA financing available for a Polar Tint shop in Waikiki?
Not yet — Hawaii is not open for Polar Tint franchise development. If and when it opens: Polar Tint is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory (the listing is not an SBA endorsement), so qualified buyers can apply for SBA 7(a) financing through a lender. Polar Tint does not provide financing (FDD Item 10). Eligibility, approval, terms, and timing are set by the SBA and your lender; Polar Tint does not offer or guarantee financing (FDD Item 10).