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Glass Doctor
From windows to windshields to storefronts, Glass Doctor® can handle any glass repair or replacement need. Glass Doctor also offers custom glass services, such as tub and shower enclosures, entry door glass and mirrors. Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Wash., today Glass Doctor offers complete glass repair, replacement and services to the residential, automotive, and commercial markets at more than 300 locations in the United States and Canada. Glass Doctor began franchising in 1977 and joined The Dwyer Group, Inc., an international franchisor of service industry companies, in 1998. Now there are more than 170 Glass Doctor franchise owners across the United States and Canada. New franchise owners are trained at the nation’s only full-service glass training facility, Glass Doctor University, at the company headquarters in Waco, Texas. The Dwyer Group® family of companies also includes Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® and Rainbow International Restoration and Cleaning®.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1962
Franchising Since:
1977
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
191
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
191
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
170
95.5%
In 46 States
Canada:
8
4.5%
In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
178
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Texas
15
2. Florida
12
3. California
11
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$Varies
Cash Investment:
$50-100K
Total Investment:
$114.2-295.2K
Average Total Investment:
$205K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$26K/100KPop + $260/1,000 add'l pop over minimum
Average Franchise Fee:
$61K
On-Going Royalty:
4-7%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Average Number of Employees:
4 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,500
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
20
Site Selection Assistance?
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
None Specified
Additional Services:
None Specified
Other Marketing Support:
Logos,Templates,Creative Ad Design,Public Relation