SuperGlass Windshield Repair vs Dominion Auto Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Investment $18,685 - $84,205$50,000
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $17,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%8%
Advertising Fee -$100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue
Year Founded 19922012
Year Franchised 19932012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Experience
  • Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors
    		• Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales.

    Financing Options
     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing via forums, emails & conventions Upfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc.
    Support Purchasing 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 advertising-
    Operations 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    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

    "Entrepreneur
    #422 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Dominion Auto Centers

    Canada's independent chain of Auto Dealership & Repair shops. Credit solutions for all customers and repair financing now available. Dominion Auto Centres� is Canada's first complete auto centre concept. Used Car/Truck Sales & Finance, Automotive Repair & Service, Tires, Towing Accessories and more! A truly complete concept and franchises are now available coast to coast.