Your Compare List
Selection Count

Find a Franchise











Industries
Automotive
Baked Goods
Beauty-Related
Building & Construction
Business-Related
Child-Related
Clothing & Accessories
Computer & Internet
Home Related
Education-Related
Fast Food Restaurants
Frozen Desserts
Health & Fitness
Lodging
Maintenance Services
Party-Related
Personnel Services
Pet Products/Services
Photography
Printing
Publications
Real Estate
Restaurants (Sit-Down)
Retail Food
Retail Stores
Security-Related
Services
Sports & Recreation
Travel
Video
Franchise Picks
Newsletter Sign Up
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%  
 ______ _____  
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
 ______ _____  
Total:178 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas15
2. Florida12
3. California11

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
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Basic Franchisee Training2 weeks required
2. Auto Glass Tech Basic / Certification5 days optional
3. Flat Glass Tech Basic / Commercial / Residential11 days optional
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:1
Native American:1
Other:4
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

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?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   30
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
Request Information
 

 
 
 
     
 
 
 

Your privacy is very important to us. We will never share or sell your information. View our Privacy Policy
 
 
© 2012 World Franchising Network. All Rights Reserved.
Supported by WorldFranchising
Developed by Alex Mavrin