Glass Doctor Franchise

Glass repair and replacement service

Established in 1962, Glass Doctor is one of the nation's largest providers of glass services for home, auto and business. Services include repair and replacement of windshields, windows, entry door glass, patio doors, shower enclosures, mirrors, tabletops and storefronts. The company's service vehicles carry complete inventory and supplies. Glass Doctor is part of The Dwyer Group, which also owns franchise companies Aire Serv, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter, The Grounds Guys and Rainbow International. Glass Doctor is currently seeking qualified franchise owners in a number of markets in the U.S. and Canada.#84 in Gator's Top franchises.

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How much does it cost to open a Glass Doctor Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Glass Doctor Franchise is between $108,800 - $289,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $28,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Glass Doctor name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $108,800 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $28,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    5-7%
  • Advertising Fee:
    2%
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years
  • Renewal Fee:
    $5,000

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training
2 weeks Basic Training Annual Conference Technical and Sales Training available

Support
We produce and distribute various training materials, programs, manuals and newsletters to our franchisees, and we facilitate the holding of local, regional and/or national conferences in order to encourage networking and exchange of ideas for the purpose of making your franchise more profitable. Other support for our franchisees includes a purchasing co-op, a grand opening program and a national website.

Marketing
Typical marketing for our franchise includes door hangers, flyers, newspaper and magazines ads, yellow page ads, television and radio commercials, the use of social media, co-op advertising, ad slicks and national media.

Glass Doctor Growth History

When did the first Glass Doctor open? 1962
When did Glass Doctor start Franchising ? 1977

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2010 179 0 0 0
2009 174 0 0 0
2008 169 0 0 0
2007 150 0 0 0
2006 147 0 0 1
2005 144 0 0 1
2004 111 0 0 0
2003 100 1 0 0
2002 72 0 0 0
2001 65 1 0 0
2000 64 1 0 0

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

It is helpful, but not necessary to have industry specific, general business and marketing experience.


How much money you could make as a Glass Doctor Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Glass Doctor Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

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