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.
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FDD facts
| Initial franchise fee | $50K |
| Royalty | 7% of Gross Sales |
| Total investment | $146K - $369K |
| Liquid capital required | $150K |
| Net worth requirement | $350K |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Year began franchising | 2007 |
| Owner-operator required (Year 1) | No |
