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Novus Glass
NOVUS invented windshield repair.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1972
Franchising Since:
1985
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
243
96%
Company-Owned Units:
10
4%
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Total Operating Units:
253
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
540
24.5%
In 50 States
Canada:
46
2.1%
In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:
1,620
73.4%
In 40 Foreign Countries
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Total:
2,206
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Washington
48
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:
$50K
Cash Investment:
$6.5-115.5K
Total Investment:
$20.8-203.5K
Average Total Investment:
$112K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$7.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$0K
On-Going Royalty:
5-8%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
2% of WS. R volume
Average Number of Employees:
, 1-3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,000+
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Mobile Unit
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
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:
35
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Television Ads
