How many NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS has 123 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1993.

Can you get an SBA loan for a NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchises. Historical data shows 7 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $229,571. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS a good franchise to buy?

NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 123+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. 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.

NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS

FDD Year:

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.

123

Locations

$70K–$285K

Investment

Since 1993

Franchising

AutomotiveSt. Paul, MNMondofix Inc.www.novusglass.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$10,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$69,500 – $284,690

Low: $69,500High: $284,690

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$324 – $443

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $250-$350/mo POS software + $67-$83/mo NAGS license + $7-$10/mo email fees

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%	123
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	$424K – $832K	$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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$229,571

Total Volume

$1.6M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

92 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a NOVUS, NOVUS GLASS franchise ranges from $69,500 to $284,690. This includes a franchise fee of $10,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.