How much revenue does a GLASS DOCTOR franchise make?

GLASS DOCTOR does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many GLASS DOCTOR franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, GLASS DOCTOR has 127 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1977.

Is GLASS DOCTOR a good franchise to buy?

GLASS DOCTOR shows several positive indicators: established brand with 127+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

127locations

$155K–$327K

Since 1977

ServicesWaco, TXNeighborly Assetco LLCwww.glassdoctor.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$59,900

Initial Investment

$154,650 – $326,850

Royalty Rate

5.50%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$510 – $800

4% to 7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $160.95/mo software + $349.99-$449.99/mo call center

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$969,663

Median Gross Revenue

$819,448

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,484,171

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$193,150

Data Based On: 112 franchised HB Businesses open and reporting for the full 12 months from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

* The average gross revenue and median gross revenue are directly extracted from 'Table 2A - Annual HB Gross Sales Data for HB Businesses'. The revenue for the top and bottom quartiles are extracted from 'Table 3A -- 2024 HB Gross Sales Data by Quartile' for Quartile 1 and Quartile 4, respectively. The data represents franchised businesses that derived at least 25% of their total Gross Sales from Home and Business (HB) Jobs. No explicit data for gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense information was provided to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $969,663

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How GLASS DOCTOR Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
GLASS DOCTOR Current	$155K – $327K	$60K	5.5%	127
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,355
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
That 1 Painter	$97K – $137K	$59K	6.0%	315
Five Star Bath Solutions	$162K – $334K	$60K	6.0%	306
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
Home Improvement Average 64 franchises	$142K – $255K	$50K	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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3CO

4IN

5NY

6CA

7OH

8WA

9NC

10OK

11MS

12MO

13NE

14GA

15IA

+27 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

191 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

191 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One lawsuit filed by the franchisor against a former franchisee for breach of contract, payment obligations, and abandonment. The former franchisee filed counterclaims alleging FTC Act violations, Texas DTPA violations, breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent concealment, and fraudulent inducement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GLASS DOCTOR franchise ranges from $154,650 to $326,850. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.