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Repair & Restoration · Window Replacement

The Glass Guru- Growing & Recession Resistant Industry Leader - 17+ years of franchising experience with a low entry cost and minimal staffing with a high need based demand - Unique service offerings with a strategic industry approach.

Semi-AbsenteeAbsenteeVetFranE-2 VisaSBA Approved
Total Investment

$146K - $369K

Franchise Fee

$50K

Royalty

7% of Gross Sales

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Overview

About The Glass Guru

- Growing & Recession Resistant Industry Leader - 17+ years of franchising experience with a low entry cost and minimal staffing with a high need based demand - Unique service offerings with a strategic industry approach.

Founded in 2004 by Dan and Joy Frey, The Glass Guru has grown to become America's Favorite Neighborhood Glass Shop, providing a unique and innovative solution in the $500 billion home-services industry. The Glass Guru began franchising in 2007, offering a proven, recession-resistant business model. In addition to window restoration, The Glass Guru offers a comprehensive range of products and services, positioning itself as a full-service glass resource. Franchisees can tap into additional revenue streams by offering traditional glass repair and replacement services for windows, doors, mirrors, and more. Franchisees benefit from The Glass Guru's extensive support system, which includes comprehensive training in both proprietary and traditional glass services, a dedicated in-house marketing team for lead generation, and custom operational software to streamline business processes. The company also provides vendor sourcing and group discounts, enhancing operational efficiency. With steady growth each year since its inception, even through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, The Glass Guru has earned numerous industry awards and maintains high franchise and customer satisfaction, boasting a 4.8-star average rating on Google Reviews.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Service & People Oriented with Sales & Marketing SavvySelf-Disciplined & Numbers OrientedProactive, Solution Based Thinker with Big Goals
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$50K
Royalty7% of Gross Sales
Total investment$146K - $369K
Liquid capital required$150K
Net worth requirement$350K
Year founded2004
Year began franchising2007
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailablePennsylvania, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, Oregon, Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois
UnavailableMassachusetts, Ohio, South Carolina, California
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
2004
Franchising since
2007
Liquid capital
$150K min
Net worth
$350K min
Owner-op required?
No
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