The Glass Guru vs Frames N Panes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Frames N Panes Franchise
Investment	$64,150 - $183,000	$39,500 - And Up
Franchise Fee	$17,500 - $65,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	5%	$300.00 per month
Advertising Fee	3%	-
Year Founded	2004	2009
Year Franchised	2007	2009
Term Of Agreement	5 Years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 Years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Frames N Panes Franchise
Experience	-	1. Sales and marketing experience/aptitude 2. Management and leadership experience along with a positive attitude to succeed. 3. A minimum of $49K in liquid capital 4. A full time commitment 5. Becoming a member of a National Brand and a member of the Frames N Panes TEAM. But most of all... The Motivation to Be Successful
Financing Options
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Frames N Panes 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	Frames N Panes 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	Your training includes Frames N Panes paying for your 4 night hotel stay, 4 days of training for you and one other participant from your company in Victoria B.C. or at a location yet to be determined.
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	On going support via e-mail, newsletters and product updates, phone, Internet, field support visits at least twice a year along with yearly conventions and regional training meetings. We will start a Frames N Panes Franchise Team Member Advisory Council as we grow in a concerted effort to get your buy in on what we are doing for the Frames N Panes System.
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Beginning startup marketing package is included along with your Frames N Panes vehicle wrap, franchise team member forum, online store to make re-ordering products easier. We make the vehicle wrap fit YOUR work vehicle that may not be older than five years. We fit the wrap to your van, pickup, family van or other work vehicle so you do not have to purchase a vehicle that we recommend.
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)	Frames N Panes is a Home based franchise business which may allow you to work from home depending on local residential work from home restrictions, zoning and property ordinances where you reside.
Expansion Plans
	The Glass Guru Franchise	Frames N Panes 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 Frames N Panes

Frames N Panes is one of North America's fastest growing home based franchise businesses. We have franchises through out western Canada and we are now expanding into the United States. We are a young and dynamic company set to dominate a new market niche. The ultimate partnership. We help our franchise team members build their business and they help us build our national brand. Franchising allows us to be selective in welcoming franchise team members into our collective system. "Everyone has windows" and at some point these windows will encounter moisture problems and their screens will have problems as well. Frames N Panes will be there to help solve the problems correctly the first time!!! Our BRAND'S success is based on the quality of the people we invite into our TEAM. Our best Franchise TEAM Members are aggressive, hungry for success, strong leaders, results oriented and excited about long term sustained growth. You may have what it takes to own your own Independently owned and operated franchised Frames N Panes business? We invite you to come grow with us? Why do YOU want to own your own a Frames N Panes business? Is it for success, lifestyle, independence or being part of a TEAM?