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Glass Doctor is the largest fully franchised residential, business, and auto-glass franchise company in North America, and combines all the benefits of a local business with the strength of a 50-year-old national brand name. In 2012, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Glass Doctor #1 in the Franchise 500 home-service category. As a Glass Doctor franchisee, you will be equipped with marketing and operations support, the World Class Frontline Service System to give your customers the best possible experience, vendor rebates and incentives, and training in our Code of Values to keep your business focused on what matters most. Your business will benefit from the instant brand recognition and consumer loyalty that comes with being part of an industry leader.
| Year | Franchised | Change | Company-Owned | Change | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 167 | -4.02% | 0 | -- | 167 | -4.02% |
| 2011 | 174 | -2.79% | 0 | -- | 174 | -2.79% |
| 2010 | 179 | -- | 0 | -- | 179 | -- |
Investment Required
The initial fee to purchase a Glass Doctor franchise is $28,000 plus $280 per 1,000 population for additional territory. Glass Doctor provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $28,000 | $28,000 + $280 per 1,000 add'l pop. |
| Vehicle | $3,500 | $60,000 |
| Equipment, Supplies, & Inventory | $20,000 | $55,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Advertising & Promotional | $4,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses while Training | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Deposits, Permits, & Licenses | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $300 | $5,000 |
| Real Estate | $4,000 | $15,000 |
| Marketing Investment (3 months) | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $35,000 | $75,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $108,800 | $289,000 + add'l franchise fee |
Ongoing Expenses
Franchisees are required to pay ongoing license fees ranging from 5% to 7% of gross sales, a MAP fee equal to 2% of gross sales, a TAFS fee equal to 2% of gross sales, and local and cooperative marketing spending.
What You Get: Training and Support
Franchisees will be enrolled in an initial training program that may include a Phase I program of 2.5 days via webinar/video-conferencing, and a Phase II program consisting of 10 days classroom training at company headquarters in Waco, TX. Additionally, franchisees may be required to complete one to five days of field training at a franchised business. Glass Doctor will continue to provide ongoing advice and assistance regarding the operations of the franchise, as well as develop and administer promotional and advertising programs and hold refresher training courses when deemed necessary.
Territory
Glass Doctor grants territories with populations of approximately 100,000 to 1,500,000 that are not exclusive.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2013 FDD.
