SuperGlass Windshield Repair vs United Axle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
United Axle Franchise
Investment $18,685 - $84,205$89,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $17,500$48,500
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922019
Year Franchised 19932019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
United Axle Franchise
Experience
  • Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors
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    Financing Options

     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    United Axle Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    United Axle Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing via forums, emails & conventions -
    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
    United Axle Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 United Axle

    "UNITED

    United Axle is revolutionizing the axle industry.
    We developed the first threaded axle tube allowing spindles to be easily installed and removed - making them replaceable and serviceable!
    The U.S. economy is dependent on the trucking industry. When trucks break down, they need repaired quickly because we understand time is money.
    Using our proprietary process, spindle repairs are completed quickly within 3 hours roadside or at a repair shop.
    Technicians are highly trained and perform quality work you can depend on.
    We are expanding our services nationwide and seeking exceptional partners to join the United Axle team and grow with us.