Novus Glass
Automotive · Auto Glass & Windshield
- Active units
- 125
- Avg unit volume
- $422k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Novus Glass
Novus Glass is a renowned global leader in auto glass repair and replacement, boasting over 1,000 service locations across multiple continents including the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The brand specializes in high-quality windshield repair services, expertly addressing chips and cracks, even those exceeding 12 inches. As experts in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration, Novus ensures that all safety features remain fully operational after a windshield replacement. For those unable to visit a physical location, Novus Glass offers convenient mobile services, allowing technicians to perform repairs and replacements at customers' homes or workplaces. The brand prides itself on superior optical clarity and innovative repair techniques, making it the clear choice for all auto glass needs, from windshields to headlights. With a strong commitment to community service through franchising opportunities, Novus Glass continues to expand its presence while maintaining a focus on trust, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$11k
- Existing franchisee – additional unit in different territory
Initial Franchise Fee reduced to 5250 (mobile or retail)
- Existing franchisee – additional unit in same territory (retail only)
Initial Franchise Fee waived for the second and subsequent business
- ProColor Amendment
Initial Franchise Fee reduced to 2500
- Reacquiring franchise
No Initial Franchise Fee; Re-Franchise Fee of 4000 for first, 2500 for additional at same time
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
4.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,500 – 5,000 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement
$11k
- Veteran discount
1000.0% off franchise fee — Reduced by 1000 for the first franchise if active U.S. military or honorably discharged
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations128
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate2.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.8×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$352k
Average Reported Gross Sales (12 months) for 30 franchisees with 1 Mobile Repair and Replacement Franchise in 2025
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-52.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$177k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio2.0×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.