SuperGlass Windshield Repair vs Canadian Tire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Investment $18,685 - $84,205$125,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $17,500N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921922
Year Franchised 19931934
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Experience
  • Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors
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    Financing Options
     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Canadian Tire 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
    Canadian Tire 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
    Canadian Tire Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Canadian Tire

    Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited - the country's most shopped retailer - offers a unique mix of products and services through the leadership of three specialty stores under one roof - Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home Products. With over 450 Canadian Tire Associate Stores serving communities nationwide, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and the Associate Dealers together employ 38,000 Canadians and form one of Canada's best-known and most successful retailers.

    You will immediately benefit from proven business systems which include commissions and allowances to help cover initial costs of operation.
    You will also take part in a 2 week hands-on Training Program that covers everything you will need to know moving forward to manage the business.

    Add participation in one of Canada’s most popular loyalty program, and marketing support from Home Office on an ongoing basis, and you will be ahead of the competition from the very start.


    "Top
    #21 in Canada's Top franchises.