The Glass Guru
The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc.
Company Information
5550 Granite Parkway
The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc., was formed in California on February 14, 2006, to offer The Glass Guru franchises. Our principal business address is 198 Cirby Way, Suite 120, Roseville, California 95678. We do business under our corporate name and the name “The Glass Guru.”
We grant franchises to qualified persons or business entities in connection with the service mark "THE GLASS GURU" and other related trademarks and logos (collectively referred to as the "Marks").* We refer to these businesses as "The Glass Guru Business." We refer to The Glass Guru Business you will operate as the "Franchise Business." The Glass Guru Business installs, repairs and replaces residential and commercial glass, windows and doors, and provide other related services and sell other related products to residential and commercial customers. You must operate the Franchise Business in accordance with our standards, methods, procedures and specifications, which we refer to as our "System" and which is more particularly described in our Franchise Agreement attached as Exhibiter to this Disclosure Document. We (and our Affiliate) have custom designed, developed and/or acquired lines of products, such as certain window restoration tools and equipment, and other tools and equipment items especially suited for use in connection with the Franchise Business ("The Glass Guru Restoration Tools"). We are the supplier of The Glass Guru Restoration Tools To our franchisees.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Summary of potential earnings
$612,482 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Home Improvement & Remodeling
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of The Glass Guru Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $36,000 Maximum: $56,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $126,305 Maximum: $219,530
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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