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At a Glance
Products & Services: Windshield repair
Number of Locations: 272
Total Investment: $9.91K - 31K
Founded: 1992
Began Franchising: 1993
Private Owned
About SuperGlass Windshield Repair
SuperGlass Windshield Repair was founded in 1992 by David Casey, Bill Costello and Bill Mitchell in Atlanta. The company began franchising in 1993 and has locations throughout the world, including South Africa, Spain, France and Germany. The private company is based in Orlando, Florida.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 248 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 244 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 240 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 233 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $9,910 - $31,000
Franchise Fee: $9,500 - $28,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $9,500 - $28,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $15,000
Liquid Cash Available: $15,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% 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: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 5 days. Ongoing via forums, emails & conventions
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Telephone marketing support with B2B accounts