Glass Doctor Franchise
Mobile glass repair and replacement service
Glass Doctor was established in 1962. The bulk of franchisees' business is replacing automobile windshields and tempered glass, but they also replace residential glass and mirrors and commercial plate glass. The company's service vehicles carry complete inventory and supplies. Glass Doctor is part of The Dwyer Group, which also owns franchise companies Mr. Rooter, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Rainbow Int'l., Aire Serv and Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen Worldwide.
Please Note: The operators of Glass Doctor, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Glass Doctor website.
Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Glass Doctor franchise?
Total Investment: $107,600-$259,600
Initial Franchise Fee: $22,000
Royalty Fee: 4-7%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $2.5K
How to contact Glass Doctor
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Glass Doctor
1020 N. University Parks Dr.
Waco,
TX
76707
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Toll Free: (800)280-9858
Fax: (800)209-7621
Website: Visit Website
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Glass Doctor News
Glass Doctor® Seeks Out Pioneers
Glass Doctor is seeking Canadian glaziers
and entrepreneurs with the pioneer spirit vital to duplicating the success
of the largest network of independently owned and operated full-service
glass shops in the United States.
"We're excited to offer Canadian glass service professionals t... more
Glass Doctor Announces Partnership To Fix Door Panes
Glass Doctor, Western Reflections and PPG AutoGlass are teaming up to offer customers high-quality replacement residential door glass service.
Glass Doctor President Mark Dawson announced the partnership during the company's annual franchisee conference held Jan. 27-30, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.
... more
Glass Doctor Franchise Opens In Rome
A new glass replacement business has opened at 4364 Martha Berry Highway.
The Glass Doctor of Rome, owned by Tim Born, offers automotive, residential and commercial glass repair and replacement.
The business is open 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. Gl... more
Glass Doctor Of Lynden, Wash. Earns National Accreditation
The Glass Doctor of Lynden franchise is now accredited by the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council, Inc. (AGRSS).
The shop has agreed to adhere to the AGRSS standard, making it one of the elite shops listed on the exclusive AGRSS Web site, http://www.safewindshields.com.
"Our go... more
Glass Doctor Ranked In Franchise 500
Entrepreneur magazine listed Glass Doctor® No. 312 in its 2008 "Franchise 500" list, as published in the January 2008 issue.
Glass Doctor® is the nation's largest full-service glass provider, serving the residential, automotive and commercial glass repair and replacement markets at mo... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Glass Doctor open? 1962
When did Glass Doctor start franchising? 1977
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Expansion Plans
International:
Financing Options
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Training & Support
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media
Business Operations
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
- 6
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience
Listing Tags
glass, auto, windshield repair, flat, cars, laminated, plate glass, back, tempered, safety, residential, storm windows, replacement windows, double pane, insulated, shower, doors, tub enclosures, custom mirrors, framed, mirrored walls, custom table top, patio, replacement, storm door repair, storm window, windshield, window, sunroofs, replacement t-tops, heavy equipment, wardrobe, bullet resistant, security, walls, closures, showcase repairs, desk tops
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