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Wilmington, NC Window Tint Franchise — Polar Tint franchise in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC Window Tint Franchise

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Is there a Polar Tint franchise opportunity in Wilmington, NC?

Yes. Polar Tint is awarding franchise territories in Wilmington, NC, home to an estimated 120,805 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024). Polar Tint shops offer window film, ceramic coating, and paint protection film.

Territory status

Wilmington is open for franchise awards.

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  • 300K (New Hanover)
    Metro population

The model in Wilmington

What would a Polar Tint shop in Wilmington actually run?

The same six service lines as every Polar Tint shop, in premises the FDD Item 7 estimates assume are typically 2,000–2,500 sq ft.

How a Wilmington territory gets awarded

  1. Request info to confirm Wilmington availability — territories are awarded first-qualified.
  2. Review the FDD, the window tint franchise cost breakdown, and financing paths (SBA-listed, not an SBA endorsement; honorably discharged veterans and first responders receive a fee discount).
  3. Complete the 65-hour operator training; FDD Item 11 estimates signing-to-open at typically four to six months (see how to start a window tint franchise).

Wilmington by the numbers

What the Census says about Wilmington.

Wilmington has an estimated 120,805 residents in 56,612 households. Wilmington’s median household income of $66,738 is below the North Carolina median of $72,388. 51.8% of households have two or more vehicles, compared with 63.2% statewide. 47.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (North Carolina: 66.6%). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $383,800, compared with $288,900 statewide. 69.6% of workers drive alone to work (North Carolina: 71.5%). Vehicle ownership and homeownership are two of the local inputs a prospective operator can check when sizing automotive and residential film demand; they are not a forecast of any shop’s results.

Measure Wilmington North Carolina
Population 120,805 —
Households 56,612 —
Median household income $66,738 $72,388
Median home value (owner-occupied) $383,800 $288,900
Owner-occupied homes 47.6% 66.6%
Households with 2+ vehicles 51.8% 63.2%
Workers who drive alone to work 69.6% 71.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Wilmington city, North Carolina and for North Carolina statewide. Estimates are survey-based and carry margins of error.

The Census figures above describe the local population, not any Polar Tint shop. Financial performance representations are disclosed in FDD Item 19 (how to read FDD Item 19). For the investment components, see how much a window tint franchise costs; for third-party financing paths, see SBA loans for a window tint franchise.

Wilmington FAQ

Wilmington franchise questions, answered.

Is Polar Tint available in Wilmington, North Carolina?

Yes. Wilmington is one of the metros Polar Tint is awarding in North Carolina, and the development team confirms which areas near Wilmington are still open when you request info.

How many Wilmington households have two or more vehicles?

An estimated 51.8% of Wilmington's 56,612 households have two or more vehicles, below the North Carolina figure of 63.2%. An estimated 69.6% of Wilmington workers drive alone to work, compared with 71.5% statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).

What share of Wilmington homes are owner-occupied?

An estimated 47.6% of occupied homes in Wilmington are owner-occupied, below the North Carolina rate of 66.6%. The median value of an owner-occupied home in Wilmington is $383,800, compared with $288,900 statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).

Which other North Carolina markets are closest to Wilmington?

The closest other North Carolina cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Leland (about 6 miles), Jacksonville (about 47 miles), and Lumberton (about 67 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.

How much does a Polar Tint franchise cost in Wilmington?

The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Wilmington 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 Wilmington may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.

Is SBA financing available for a Polar Tint shop in Wilmington?

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).

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Submarkets and neighborhoods in the Wilmington area

Submarkets, neighborhoods, and nearby communities in the Wilmington area include:

  • Leland
  • Wrightsville Beach
  • Carolina Beach
  • Kure Beach
  • Hampstead
  • Surf City
  • Southport

Coverage is approximate: the list describes the wider Wilmington area, not a territory boundary.

Polar Tint Franchise in Wilmington, NC

Polar Tint is built on Las Vegas tint shops operating since 2015; see what makes Polar Tint different. Polar Tint offers franchises to candidates who meet its then-current standards and qualifications (FDD Item 1), and the how to start a window tint franchise guide covers qualifying, training, and opening.

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