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    Glass Doctor

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2004
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Waco, TX United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Glass Doctor franchise specializes in residential and commercial glass repair and replacement services, from windows and doors to shower enclosures and mirrors.

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    Glass Doctor quick facts

    Is Glass Doctor a franchise?
    Yes. Glass Doctor offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2023, it reported 0 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 99).
    How much does it cost to open a Glass Doctor franchise?
    The Glass Doctor Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $157,150–$326,850 for auto total $157,150 $326,850 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $154,650–$311,850 for hb total $154,650 $311,850 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 42). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Glass Doctor initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,900 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 24). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    Does Glass Doctor disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Glass Doctor FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 88). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Glass Doctor locations are there?
    The FDD reports 0 outlets at the end of 2023 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 99). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Glass Doctor a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $157,150 – $326,850 (Auto total $157,150 $326,850); $154,650 – $311,850 (HB total $154,650 $311,850); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 29 separate groups: other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 11 Franchised locations; other measures for 112 Franchised locations; other measures for 142 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 112 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 80 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 80 Franchised locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 20 Franchised locations; other measures for 28 Franchised locations; other measures for 142 Franchised locations; other measures for 107 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 144 in 2023, to 0 (National, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $250kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • HB total $154,650 $311,850PDF p. 42$154,650 – $311,850
    • Auto total $157,150 $326,850PDF p. 41$157,150 – $326,850

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 24
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    66 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    29 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    28 locations

    Other measures · 28 locations

    Who is counted
    HB Reporting Businesses, 1st Quartile group
    Period
    Percent meeting or exceeding average
    Excluded
    8 businesses opened during 2025; 22 did not fully report job counts or sales each month; 7 closed or chose not to renew; 4 closed without opening.
    Method
    Historical sales data provided by franchisees using franchisor software; franchisees are not required to use GAAP. Business-level average Gross Sales per HB Job; grouped by individual business average during period.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    National, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2023 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 99

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2023

    002023

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2023 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($154,650 – $326,850) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 144 to 0 in 2023. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, 1st Quartile group · PDF p. 88
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, 4th Quartile group · PDF p. 88
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, 3rd Quartile group · PDF p. 88
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, 3rd Quartile group · PDF p. 89
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, quartile 1 · PDF p. 91
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, Top 10% group · PDF p. 88
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, Bottom 10% group · PDF p. 88
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Businesses open and reporting full 12 months with at least 25% of sales from… · PDF p. 90
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Glass Doctor Reporting Businesses · PDF p. 87
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, 2nd Quartile group · PDF p. 88
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, 100% group · PDF p. 88
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Reporting Businesses operating under Home and Business Option · PDF p. 87
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, 2nd Quartile group · PDF p. 89
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, 4th Quartile group · PDF p. 89
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, 100% group · PDF p. 89
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, quartile 2 · PDF p. 91
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, 1st Quartile group · PDF p. 89
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Businesses open and reporting full 12 months with at least 25% of sales fr… · PDF p. 90
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, Bottom 10% group · PDF p. 89
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Reporting Businesses operating under Auto Option · PDF p. 87
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, quartile 4 · PDF p. 91
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, quartile 3 · PDF p. 91
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, quartile 4 · PDF p. 91
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, Top 10% group · PDF p. 89
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, quartile 1 · PDF p. 91
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Auto Reporting Businesses, quartile 2 · PDF p. 91
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HB Reporting Businesses, quartile 3 · PDF p. 91
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Glass Doctor Reporting Businesses · PDF p. 87
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Reporting Businesses operating under both Home and Business and Auto options · PDF p. 87
    31. [31]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 99

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    192 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025advertising and promotional fund expense$55,204
    2025total current assets$56,920
    2025property and equipment – net$5,502
    2025cash$4,181
    2025deferred revenue, current$14,623
    2025franchise service fees and related revenue$353,906
    2025trade notes receivable – current portion – net$7,530
    2025deferred revenue, less current$68,813
    2025distribution of equity-$243,507
    2025total revenues and income$480,797
    2025accumulated other comprehensive income$13,370
    2025loss on disposal$4,722

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 94 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 transfers — Tennessee

      “Number of Transfers 2025 1”

      Note: This Item 20 entry is state-specific or is not a national/systemwide Total row, so it is outside the permitted review scope.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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