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GLASS DOCTOR
Glass Doctor franchises enable owners to install, repair, and replace residential and commercial flat glass and shower enclosures (Home and Business Option) or auto glass (Auto Option), while providing related services and selling related products under standardized specifications. The business model supports both start-up operations and conversions of existing businesses, with 171 franchises in operation in the U.S. as of December 31, 2024. They target residential and commercial customers needing glass repair, replacement, and maintenance services.
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Franchise Costs
4-7% tiered royalty (lower at higher sales volumes) + 2% MAP/brand fund + $547-$897/mo fixed fees (technology package, ServiceTitan, QuickBooks, call center)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 131 franchised HB Businesses open and reporting for full 12 months from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, derived at least 25% of total Reporting Period Gross Sales from HB Jobs.
* Average and median gross revenue are from Table 2A for HB Businesses (131 units). Top and bottom quartile revenues are from Table 3A for HB Businesses. Weighted average of quartiles confirmed the average gross revenue from Table 2A. HB data was chosen over Auto data due to its larger sample size (131 vs 91 units). No other profit metrics or expense data were provided in the document.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,069,145
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Imagine stepping into the home services world with a brand that's been around since 1977, promising steady demand for glass repairs in homes and businesses. Item 19 lays bare revenue realities that could make or break your dreams, while recent system shifts hint at underlying pressures. Is Glass Doctor's model resilient enough to weather a contracting network, or is there a fracture waiting to spiderweb?
Financially, the entry barrier sits at $152,900-$323,100 initial investment per Item 7, with a hefty $59,900 franchise fee—higher than many service peers. Royalties tier from 4-7% based on sales volume (Item 6), plus 2% brand/ad fund and fixed monthly fees of $547-$897 for tech like ServiceTitan and call center support, which could squeeze margins for lower performers. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue hits $1,069,145 across units, but median lags at $629,081, signaling a few high-flyers skew the average—realistic expectations hover around that median without outsized volume.
System health shows contraction from 89 locations in 2023 to 76 in 2024 (-15%), with 131 total franchises listed and just 6 projected new units. Operations hit 171 per FDD notes, but terminations (3), non-renewals (3), and transfers (8) suggest churn; litigation involves a franchisee suit over breach, non-payment, and abandonment, countered with fraud claims (Item 3). For due diligence, this points to execution risks in a competitive home improvement niche—strong top-line potential if you scale, but validate local demand and absorb those fixed costs before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How GLASS DOCTOR Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GLASS DOCTOR Current | $153K – $323K | $60K | 6.0% | 131 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 64 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 64 Home Improvement 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
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235 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract, non-payment, and abandonment by former franchisee, with counterclaims for fraud, misrepresentation, and deceptive trade practices.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a GLASS DOCTOR franchise ranges from $152,900 to $323,100. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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