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.
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
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 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
Home Improvement Average 63 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 63 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
+27 more states
Franchisee Contacts
235 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)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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