SuperGlass Windshield Repair

Founded: 1992 Franchising since: 1993
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.

6101 Chancellor Dr., #200 Orlando, FL 32809

Phone: (407)240-1920

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	235	1	18	0
2008	233	1	18	0
2007	228	2	17	0
2006	224	0	10	0
2005	218	0	10	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Mexico, South america, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 250,000 population

Total investment: $9.9K-31K Franchise fee: $9.5K+

Ongoing royalty fee: 4% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $15K
Cash liquidity requirement: $15K
Business Experience:

• Marketing skills
• Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors

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)

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

Franchise 500® rank:
#289 (2009); #299 (2008); #286 (2007); #299 (2006); #307 (2005);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#62 (2009); #67 (2008); #73 (2007); #73 (2006); #81 (2005);

Top Home Based Franchises:
#80 (2009); #80 (2008); #78 (2007); #77 (2006); #84 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#197 (2007);