NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS
Novus franchises operate retail or mobile businesses providing high-quality automotive glass repair and replacement, commercial and residential glass services, and certain automotive after-market products and services under the Novus brand. The business model involves franchisees paying initial fees and investments ranging from $69,500 to $284,590 depending on retail or mobile format, with ongoing royalties, targeting the general public seeking glass repair and replacement solutions. Area development agreements are available for multi-unit growth.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $1,300-$1,600/mo vehicle lease + $300-$350/mo POS software + $700-$950/yr NAGS license (paid monthly)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 67 franchisees operating a total of 80 franchised units, as reported for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2024, across various franchise models (1 mobile, 2 mobile, 1 retail, 2 retail).
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated across four franchise categories: 1. 33 units (1 mobile franchise each): Average $427,168 2. 2 units (1 franchisee with 2 mobile franchises): Average $731,007 / 2 = $365,503.50 3. 21 units (1 retail franchise each): Average $791,251 4. 24 units (12 franchisees with 2 retail franchises each): Average $1,501,431 / 2 = $750,715.50 Overall weighted average = (33*$427,168 + 2*$365,503.50 + 21*$791,251 + 24*$750,715.50) / 80 units = $618,262.43. Weighted average median gross revenue calculated similarly using segment medians: Overall weighted median = (33*$276,856 + 2*$365,503.50 + 21*$702,787 + 24*$669,180) / 80 units = $508,576.28. Revenue quartile averages were not explicitly provided in the segmented data, so they are set to null. Net income, net profit, and EBITDA metrics are not provided, and the document explicitly states that the reported gross sales figures do not reflect the cost of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses required to obtain net income or profit. Therefore, related fields are set to null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Personal Care Services (ranked #2 of 20)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Personal Care Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS Current | $70K – $285K | $11K | 6.0% | 128 |
| COST CUTTERS | $184K – $336K | $40K | 5.0% | 911 |
| COMFORT KEEPERS | $120K – $191K | $55K | 5.0% | 619 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $639K – $1.0M | $30K | 6.0% | 398 |
| HOUSE OF COLOUR | $33K – $52K | $30K | 4.0% | 312 |
| DRYBAR | $410K – $1.0M | $50K | 7.0% | 176 |
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises | $416K – $816K | $43K | 5.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Personal Care 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
+25 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchisees (2018 – 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
129 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 |
129 Contacts Available
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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 NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchise ranges from $69,500 to $284,590. This includes a franchise fee of $10,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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