Midas vs SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Midas vs SuperGlass Windshield Repair including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Midas Franchise
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Investment $198,650 - $539,512$18,685 - $84,205
Franchise Fee $35,000$5,000 - $17,500
Royalty Fee 10%4%
Advertising Fee included-
Year Founded 19561992
Year Franchised 19561993
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee 50% of franchise fee$1K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Midas Franchise
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Financially capable

  • Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors
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    Financing Options
     
    Midas Franchise
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Midas Franchise
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing via forums, emails & conventions
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees required to operate - 9

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Midas Franchise
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Midas

    In 1956 Nate H. Sherman founded Midas to service mufflers and other exhaust system parts. Within a year, 100 Midas shops had been opened in 40 states. Today, Midas services shock absorbers, brakes, tires, batteries, radiators and heating and cooling systems. The company also manufactures and distributes parts for brakes, steering-suspension, muffler and exhaust systems.

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    #84 in Canada's Top franchises.

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    #62 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #199 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #111 in Franchise 500 for 2021.







    About SuperGlass Windshield Repair

    SuperGlass Windshield Repair was founded in 1992 by David Casey, Bill Costello and Bill Mitchell in Atlanta. The company began franchising in 1993 and is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
    SuperGlass stands out as the leader in technology, training and customer service because our windshield repair training programs are designed with customer satisfaction in mind, not budget or logistical difficulties. 
    All SuperGlass Technicians are required to be in uniform on the job. Their professional image is part of the SuperGlass customer service program and offers security to our customers.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

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    #422 in Franchise 500 for 2020.