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百大连锁店-Rank no. 397 -新移民致富之路


Rank no. 397 -Glass Doctor – US

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Products & Services: Auto/residential/comm’l. glass repair & replacement

Number of Locations: 180

Total Investment: $108.8K – 289K

Founded: 1962

Began Franchising: 1977

About Glass Doctor

Established in 1962, Glass Doctor offers complete glass replacement, service and repair to the automotive, residential and commercial markets at locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Glass Doctor is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group.

Franchise Units

YEAR U.S. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY OWNED
2013 170 10 0 0
2012 173 11 0 0
2011 179 12 0 0
2010 178 10 0 0
2009 165 3 0 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $108,800 – $289,000
Franchise Fee: $28,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $45,000 – $50,000

OPERATIONS

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 – 6. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

FINANCING TYPE IN-HOUSE THIRD PARTY
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 8-18 days. At franchisee’s location: 3 days. Regional training meetings twice a year; webinars
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Intranet, social media

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #397 (2013), #163 (2012), #167 (2011), #240 (2010), #277 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #97 (2011),
Top Home-Based: #36 (2012), #75 (2009),
America’s Top Global: #129 (2012), #132 (2011), #179 (2010),

Welcome to Glass Doctor of Aberdeen

At Glass Doctor® we fix your panes! Locally owned and operated, Glass Doctor is your one-stop shop for home window repair, auto glass replacement and commercial glass services. Our professional, uniformed technicians will diagnose the problem quickly, give you a price up front, and perform the service to the highest quality. The extra value you will receive from Glass Doctor is what sets us apart, from our Advantage Plan for home services to our G12 guarantee for auto glass services to our Commercial Care® program for business services. Discover why nationally recognized retailers depend on Glass Doctor for their complete glass service, with local attention to detail. When glass breaks call the doctor, Glass Doctor.

Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Washington.

Today Glass Doctor offers a complete array of glass repair, replacement and services to the residential, automotive, and commercial markets at more than 300 locations in the United States and Canada. Glass Doctor began franchising in 1977 and in 1998 joined The Dwyer Group, Inc., an international franchisor of service industry companies.

Now there are more than 175 Glass Doctor franchise owners across the United States and Canada ready to serve you.