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At a Glance
Products & Services: Auto/residential/comm'l. glass repair & replacement
Number of Locations: 184
Total Investment: $107.8K - 288K
Founded: 1962
Began Franchising: 1977
About Glass Doctor
Established in 1962, Glass Doctor offers complete glass replacement, service and repair to the automotive, residential and commercial markets at locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Glass Doctor is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 173 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 179 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 178 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 165 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $107,800 - $288,000
Franchise Fee: $28,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $28,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 6. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 8-18 days. At franchisee's location: 3 days. Regional training meetings twice a year; webinars
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Intranet, social media
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #97 (2011),
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