SuperGlass Windshield RepairFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise requires a total initial investment of $38K – $113K, including a $20K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $38K – $113K
- 2nd pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 8th pct Automotive
- Units
- 180
- 29th pct Automotive
- SBA default
- 12.5%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Automotive avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchising since 1994. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Franchised units fell from 180 to 179 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $38K – $113K including a $20K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 69/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- SuperGlass Windshield Repair, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- GA
- HQ
- 6220 Hazeltine National Dr., Suite 118, Orlando, FL 32822
- Auditor
- Price & Associates
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $905K
- vs $777K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
SuperGlass franchisees operate mobile windshield repair and replacement services, traveling to customer locations to repair chips, cracks, and damage or install full windshield replacements. Day-to-day work involves scheduling appointments, performing technical glass repair work, managing customer relationships, and handling payment processing. The business model relies on local market penetration, insurance partnerships, and direct consumer acquisition.
- CEO
- Meghan Martin
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 1992
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 44
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $20K | $20K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $4K | $6K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $14K | $87K |
| Total initial investment | $38K | $113K |
Source: SuperGlass Windshield Repair 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $38K – $113K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $4K – $6K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $50 |
| Renewal fee | $25 |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Automotive averages
How SuperGlass Windshield Repair Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 180
- Opened
- 4
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 9
- Turnover rate
- 5.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 99%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -3.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -0.6%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 4
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 24 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 8 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 8
- Loan volume
- $668K
- Median loan
- $89K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 12.5%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 80.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 7
- Defaults
- 1
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Deep-dive into SuperGlass Windshield Repair's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 7 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 6 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 8-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
SuperGlass presents a CAUTION-level risk profile with regulatory compliance failures, declining unit economics, and opaque financial disclosure that obscure true franchisee profitability and franchisor stability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Price & Associates⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 69 / 100 rating
- 01MINORDeclining unit count (-3.2% YoY) suggests system contraction and potential franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORMultiple consent orders and settlements across 7 states for franchise registration violations and disclosure failures indicate material compliance issues and legal exposure
- 03MEDNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed — unable to validate franchise profitability claims or ROI assumptions
- 04MEDRelatively low initial investment ($37.6K-$112.5K) paired with undisclosed revenue/income creates difficulty assessing risk-adjusted returns
- 05HIGHLitigation history involving regulatory agencies raises questions about franchisor's operational integrity and franchisee protection
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Georgia |
| Litigation count | 7 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 40 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 24 hrs
- POS system
- QuickBooks
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
77 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
SuperGlass Windshield Repair · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise?
The total investment to open a SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise ranges from $38K – $113K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise owners earn?
SuperGlass Windshield Repair does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is SuperGlass Windshield Repair's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for SuperGlass Windshield Repair (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, SuperGlass Windshield Repair has 180 total units in the United States, including 180 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 4 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is SuperGlass Windshield Repair a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates SuperGlass Windshield Repair as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 69 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.