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SUPERGLASS WINDSHIELD REPAIR is the largest repair-only franchisor in the United States, with locations in 43 states. Two weeks of training, including one week in Orlando and one week in the franchisee's exclusive territory, are provided along with all equipment, uniforms, manuals, printing and bookkeeping systems.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 1993
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 223 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 223 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 209 | | 93.7% | | In 43 States |
| Canada: | 1 | | 0.4% | | In 1 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 13 | | 5.8% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 223 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Colorado | 11 | | 2. Florida | 13 | | 3. Georgia | 14 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Michigan, South Dakota
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $15K |
| Cash Investment: | $9.5-11.5K |
| Total Investment: | $9.5-28.5K |
| Average Total Investment: | $19K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $5.4K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $5K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 3% |
| Average Royalty: | 3% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1%/$20 Min. |
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 6 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Orlando, FL | 5 Days | | 2. Exclusive Franchisee Territory | 5 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 2 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, Portugal, Mexico, Brazil |
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