Is Polar Tint available in Staten Island, New York?
Not yet. New York is in our coming-soon pipeline and is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet, so no Staten Island territory is being awarded today. You can register your interest at polartintfranchise.com/opportunity/ and Polar Tint will follow up if and when New York opens.
How big is a Polar Tint territory in Staten Island?
No Staten Island territory is mapped today, because New York is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet. If and when it opens, a Staten Island 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 New York markets are closest to Staten Island?
The closest other New York cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Brooklyn (about 12 miles), New York (about 13 miles), and New York City (about 13 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.
How much does a Polar Tint franchise cost in Staten Island?
The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Staten Island 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 Staten Island may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.
Is SBA financing available for a Polar Tint shop in Staten Island?
Not yet — New York 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).