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
5% tiered royalty (down to 3% at higher revenues, or $500/mo minimum after year 1) + no current brand fund + $2,500/mo fixed fees incl. $600 technology, $400 CRM, $499 accounting services, $500 digital management, $300 special software, $200-300 contact center
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 17 franchisees operating 70 Protected Territories and had been in business for the entire 2025 calendar year (the 'Reporting Businesses')
* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile are extracted directly from Table 1. The calculated weighted average of Gross Sales per Group from individual quartiles (4 units at $2,222,050 + 4 units at $1,152,432 + 5 units at $770,320 + 4 units at $449,226) / 17 total units = $1,126,260.71, which is consistent with the Total System Average Gross Sales of $1,126,261 provided in Table 1. No cost, expense, or profit information is disclosed as explicitly stated on page 5.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,126,261
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GATSBY GLASS Franchise Analysis
Gatsby Glass burst onto the franchising scene in the home services niche, rapidly expanding its network of glass installation experts. Item 19 unveils impressive gross revenue benchmarks that outpace many peers, backed by a healthy tally of SBA loans signaling investor confidence. Yet, with a trail of terminations and layered ongoing fees, does this shiny newcomer have the durability to weather market storms?
Franchising since 2020 per Item 20, Gatsby Glass rocketed from 94 locations in 2024 to 137 in 2025—a 46% surge—while projecting just 9 new units ahead. That momentum slowed from prior years, and system health flags emerge: 16 terminations (roughly 12% of units) alongside 7 transfers suggest some early friction, possibly from operational ramps in a competitive glass repair and install market. Item 7 pegs initial investment at $201,383-$258,968 including the $59,500 franchise fee, with territories protected but subcontractors common for scaling installs like shower doors and countertops.
Item 19 delivers solid economics: average gross revenue hit $1,126,261 with a median of $945,021, implying top performers drive averages up—plenty of room for variance. Royalties tier from 5% down to 3% at scale or $500/month minimum post-year one, but fixed $2,500 monthly fees ($600 tech, $400 CRM, $499 accounting, $500 digital, $300 software, $200-300 call center) add ~$30,000 annually regardless of sales, no brand fund yet. SBA data shines with 43 loans averaging $290,770, easing entry for qualified buyers, though the young brand's 16 terminations warrant scrutiny on support in a hands-on service model.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How GATSBY GLASS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Home Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GATSBY GLASS Current | $201K – $259K | $60K | 5.0% | 137 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 135 franchises | $144K – $287K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 135 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
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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.
43 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
36 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GATSBY GLASS franchise ranges from $201,383 to $258,968. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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Complete Franchise Disclosure Document — 2026 filing.
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