SuperGlass Windshield Repair vs Brake King Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Brake King Franchise
Investment $18,685 - $84,205$121,750 - $277,533
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $17,500$50,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee -5% Local 2% Nat'l
Year Founded 19921966
Year Franchised 19930
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
Brake King Franchise
Experience
  • Good people skills; must enjoy working outdoors
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    Financing Options
     
    SuperGlass Windshield Repair Franchise
    Brake King 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
    Brake King Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing via forums, emails & conventions You will spend 4 weeks worth of training at one of our selected classroom locations. We will introduce you to the history of the company, conduct training on our way of doing business, hold lectures from industry professionals and introduce you to our professional team of vendors who are there to supply you with the best supplies in the automotive business. The Brake King Team will then culminate the training with on-the-job experience at our corporate store.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations *Pre-opening training support *Grand Opening Support *Operational support *Marketing Support
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingA huge part of the Brake King brand is the innovative and aggressive way that we market ourselves. Through television, radio, internet and direct mail, Brake King USA is committed to developing advertising campaigns that are aimed at separating ourselves from the rest of the automotive industry.
    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
    Brake King Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 Brake King

    Sam Hutchison opened Brake King in 1966 on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, VA. Under Sam's leadership, Brake King quickly grew from 10 to 18 service bays, becoming the largest automotive repair facility in Hampton Roads. Following Sam's passing in 1977, his son Randy took over the business that he had been working in for most of his life. Even though by this time Brake King had become a staple in the Newport News community, Randy set out to mold it into something larger. He added yet 2 more service bays to the already impressive facility and set out on a mission to offer the quickest possible service for the absolute lowest prices. With this business plan in place, over the next 2 decades Brake King became an institution in Southeast Virginia. It is not only known for its quick service and low prices, but for its knowledgeable and friendly technicians who assist the customer throughout the entire repair process. It's this close relationship between the customer and the person that is actually working on their vehicle that truly sets Brake King apart. All of this, along with Brake King's 3 key principles of honesty, integrity, and over the top customer service has allowed Brake King to become the preeminent family owned automotive repair facility in the state of Virginia. Since 1966, Brake King has serviced over 500,000 vehicles from its one location and now currently has 30,000 customers in its growing database. Brake King customers travel from as far south as North Carolina and as far north as Washington DC to experience the difference.