GATSBY GLASS
Gatsby Glass is a franchise that specializes in providing commercial and residential glass installation products and services, including shower doors, custom glass, mirrors, countertops, railings, enclosures, repairs, parts, and glass cleaning under the Gatsby Glass brand. Franchisees operate within protected territories using a proprietary system that encompasses property assessment methods, installation procedures, customized software, and operational processes like scheduling, estimating, and sales. The business model involves franchisees managing teams or subcontractors to deliver services to residential and commercial property owners, builders, and managers in a competitive market.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (5% base, down to 3%) + 0% brand fund + $2,462/mo fixed fees incl. technology ($792), accounting ($570), digital management ($500), contact center ($300), special software ($300)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data is based on 8 franchisees (the "Reporting Businesses") that were in operation for the entire 2024 calendar year. Two (2) of these Reporting Businesses are owned by the Founder Josh Boesch.
* The average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'Total System' average gross sales reported in Table 1. The revenue top and bottom quartiles are approximated by the 'Average Gross Sales per Group' of the 'Top Half' and 'Bottom Half' segments, respectively, as these are the only segmented revenue data provided in Table 1. The document explicitly states that it 'does not disclose any cost, expense or profit information,' precluding the calculation or extraction of profit metrics.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How GATSBY GLASS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Home Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GATSBY GLASS Current | $196K – $256K | $60K | 5.0% | 94 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+6 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GATSBY GLASS franchisees (2023 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
24 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GATSBY GLASS franchise ranges from $195,691 to $255,716. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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