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The Glass Guru

2012 Franchise 500
#273
At a Glance

Products & Services: Window restoration & replacements

Number of Locations: 51

Total Investment: $24.69K - 93.99K

Founded: 2004

Began Franchising: 2007

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 48 2 0 1
2010 41 1 0 1
2009 30 0 0 1
2008 12 0 1 1
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $24,690 - $93,990
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: up to 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2-3 days.
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,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #273 (2012), #400 (2011), #482 (2009),
Low-Cost: #50 (2012), #90 (2011),
Top New: #12 (2012), #34 (2011),
Top Homebased: #82 (2012),