Glass Doctor

Glass Doctor is a nationally-recognized industry leader in both auto and flat glass repair franchising, making us a diverse and trusted brand.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Not specified

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$50,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$155,100 – $323,100
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$250,000
Initial franchise fee
$59,900
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
4 to 7%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Map Fee 2%
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Not specified
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Phase 1 training - Online video / webinars Phase 2 training - 2 weeks technical and business training in Waco, TX Other glass trainings available. Regional meetings, annual conference, ongoing coaching / support. Field training. Cost for Training: a. Investor: included except for annual conference. Travel expenses. b. Others: NA c. Later for new hires: NA Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Lease Negotiation Assistance: Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: on-going The Neighborly Broker Hub is a centralized resource built exclusively for our broker and consultant partners to support every stage of the candidate journey. The Hub provides easy access to marketing videos, brand collateral, one-pagers, brochures, and other share-ready materials brokers can confidently send directly to candidates. It also offers simple tools to check priority markets and territory availability, helping brokers quickly identify where each brand is actively focused and growing. In addition, the Broker Hub delivers direct insight from franchise owners and brand leadership through videos, presentations, and event content? So, candidates can hear firsthand what ownership looks like across the brands. Brokers also have direct access to schedule time with Neighborly brand leaders and development teams, making it easy to connect, ask questions, and move opportunities forward efficiently. As part of Neighborly, the Broker Hub is designed to streamline collaboration, increase transparency, and ensure brokers have the most accurate, up-to-date resources when guiding candidates toward the right opportunity.
Ongoing support
Site selection: Lease Negotiation Assistance: Lease negotiation: Mentor following training: Yes Mentoring: Yes; on-going

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
1962
Franchising since
1977
Franchised units
167
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Waco, TX

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated September 10, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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