Glass repair and replacement service
ABC-CO - NASDAQ
The investment required to open a Glass Doctor Franchise is between $108,800 - $289,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $28,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Glass Doctor name.
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | Yes | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Training
2 weeks Basic Training
Annual Conference
Technical and Sales Training available
Support
We produce and distribute various training materials, programs, manuals and newsletters to our franchisees, and we facilitate the holding of local, regional and/or national
conferences in order to encourage networking and exchange of ideas for the purpose of making your franchise more profitable.
Other support for our franchisees includes a purchasing co-op, a grand opening program and a national website.
Marketing
Typical marketing for our franchise includes door hangers, flyers, newspaper and magazines ads, yellow page ads, television and radio commercials, the use of social media, co-op advertising, ad slicks and national media.
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
How much money you could make as a Glass Doctor Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Glass Doctor Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Glass Doctor and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recomend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Glass Doctor franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.