The Glass Guru
Home Services · Handyman & Repairs
- Active units
- 73
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About The Glass Guru
The Glass Guru is a leading low-cost franchise brand specializing in innovative glass solutions. Known as America’s favorite neighborhood glass shop, The Glass Guru revolutionizes the industry with its proprietary foggy window repair process, offering a cost-effective alternative to full glass replacements. This green technology not only enhances the longevity of windows but also provides significant savings to homeowners.
The brand operates full-service glass shops catering to both residential and commercial customers, offering a diverse range of services including glass restoration, replacement, mirrors, and shower installations. With no prior glass industry experience required, The Glass Guru welcomes entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, equipping them with a proven business model and dedicated support.
Recognized for its significant growth and commitment to franchisee success, The Glass Guru consistently earns accolades as a top franchise opportunity. With its unique combination of cutting-edge services and world-class support, The Glass Guru presents a compelling franchise opportunity for those looking to thrive in a high-demand market. Discover how you can be part of this exciting venture!
Key terms
- Incentives for Converted Businesses
For eligible converting businesses (≥ $500,000 in prior 12-month Gross Sales), 50% reduction in monthly Royalty Fee on agreed prior-year Gross Sales base for two 12‑month periods (first 24 months).
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 2,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — Discount equal to 10% of the total non-refundable Initial Franchise Fee
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 locations73
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings11
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR1.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 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 rate5.7%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open60 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
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.