The Glass Guru
Founded in 2004 by Dan and Joy Frey, The Glass Guru has grown to become America's Favorite Neighborhood Glass Shop, providing a unique and innovative solution in the $500 billion home-services industry. The Glass Guru began franchising in 2007, offering a proven, recession-resistant business model. In addition to window restoration, The Glass Guru offers a comprehensive range of products and services, positioning itself as a full-service glass resource. Franchisees can tap into additional revenue streams by offering traditional glass repair and replacement services for windows, doors, mirrors, and more. Franchisees benefit from The Glass Guru's extensive support system, which includes comprehensive training in both proprietary and traditional glass services, a dedicated in-house marketing team for lead generation, and custom operational software to streamline business processes. The company also provides vendor sourcing and group discounts, enhancing operational efficiency. With steady growth each year since its inception, even through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, The Glass Guru has earned numerous industry awards and maintains high franchise and customer satisfaction, boasting a 4.8-star average rating on Google Reviews!
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Automotive
Brand highlights
- CEODaniel Frey
- Headquarters5550 Granite Parkway, Plano, TX, 75024
- Year founded2004
- Year started franchising2007
- IndustryAutomotive
- Locations open81 (+3 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$140,805 - $369,280
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty7% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund2% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid Capital$150,000
- Required Net Worth$350,000
- Average Sales - Top 10%$1,727,646
- Average Sales - Top 25%$1,373,053
Brand superpowers
DIY Proof
Traditional & Unique Cutting-Edge Services
Small Flex Space / Minimal Staff
Virtually No Inventory
Incredible customer reviews & brand reputation!
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Ideal candidate profile
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Relationship Builder
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Leadership Skills
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-17
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Location data
| Total locations | 81 |
| Franchise locations | 80 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
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Based on 2 reviews
FORMER FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
Feb 21, 2026The franchisee expressed a negative overall view of the brand. They reported very poor financial results and ROI and found the franchisor’s customer acquisition strategies ineffective, resulting in a very low willingness to recommend. They also felt the initial onboarding and ongoing support were lacking. On the positive side, the provided technology and hiring experience were adequate, and the time commitment met expectations.
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 2
Aug 20, 2025The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand. They praised a strong marketing strategy that connects franchisees into a single, larger market and reported that their financial results have met the expectations set during the sales process, noting they would be very likely to purchase again. The only caution was that the franchisor’s recommended time commitment aligned only moderately with their initial expectations, and they otherwise suggested no specific improvements. They also appreciated the brand’s support for veterans.