The Glass Guru vs Universal Windows Direct Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Glass Guru vs Universal Windows Direct including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Universal Windows Direct Franchise
Investment	$64,150 - $183,000	$8,500 - $78,500
Franchise Fee	$17,500 - $65,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	5%	-
Advertising Fee	3%	-
Year Founded	2004	2002
Year Franchised	2007	2006
Term Of Agreement	5 Years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 Years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Universal Windows Direct Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Universal Windows Direct Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	Yes/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	No/Yes	-/-
Receivables	No/Yes	-/-
Payroll	No/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Universal Windows Direct Franchise
Training	*Initial 5 Day Franchise Training at HQ *Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions *Regular group conference call trainings *Annual franchise convention On-The-Job Training: 47 hours Classroom Training: 42 hours	-
Support	*Customized Franchise Software and Intranet *Administrative/Technical/Marketing Support *Internet Study Program *Site Selection and Staffing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	-
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	-
Operations	* Franchise can be run from home * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Universal Windows Direct Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	Yes	-
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About The Glass Guru

The Glass Guru, with over 60 franchises in North America, is an industry leader providing a full range of glass, window and door restoration and replacement services to homeowners and businesses alike. The Glass Guru franchisees offer a unique bundle of in-demand services:

• Dual pane moisture removal (Over 25,000 windows successfully restored in North America!)
• Scratch & Stain Removal
• New Glass for Windows, Doors, Cabinets, Shelves, Tabletops, etc.
• Glass Shower Enclosures
• Screens & Sunscreens
• Doors, Hardware & More!  

Key Benefits for The Glass Guru Franchise Owners

• Cutting-Edge Money-Saving Green Restoration Services
• Exclusive marketing territories
• A proven operating and marketing system
• Ongoing training and support
• Specialized business forms and software
• Collective bargaining discounts from suppliers
• A fully maintained customized website
• No experience required

The Glass Guru franchise locations are unique in the market. We don't just replace glass & windows like all the others. We also RESTORE them!

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

About Universal Windows Direct

Thank you for taking the time to inquire about this tremendous opportunity. With so many businesses to choose from how will you know if you are investing in the right one? Home improvements is and always will be a multi-billion dollar a year industry. With housing starts at an all time low and energy prices spiraling out of control there has never been a better time to be in the vinyl replacement window business. Homeowners have little to no choice but to replace their old leaky windows, making it a near recession proof product. So why invest in a Universal Windows Direct territory? Simple, we have a proven system that we have duplicated over and over in several market places. It does not matter what type of background you come from, if you have the desire to succeed and make a better life for you and your family this is the opportunity for you. We offer top-notch sales training and ongoing support that is unmatched in this industry. When you invest with Universal Windows Direct you will receive the following: � Exclusive territory � Exclusive rights to UniShield product lines � Exclusive rights to trademarked name and slogan � Low overhead with no ongoing inventory � Operations manual � 26 point marketing plan � Sample windows and covers with logos � Stand up showroom samples � Customized pitch books � Training videos and scripts � Product demo kits � Private label literature � Private label warranties and contracts � Business cards � Master copies of all business forms � Home show banner � Sales manager 1.5.3 software � Universal apparel (polos, t-shirts, hats) � Access and use of UWD website � In house financing � One week of sales training