Franchise Times Ranks Glass Doctor in Top Franchise Systems List
Submitted by: Glass Doctor
2009-10-20 00:07:33
Franchise Times recognized Glass Doctor for its 2008 performance and 2009 growth.
(OPENPRESS) October 20, 2009 -- Glass Doctor is ranked No. 243 on the Franchise Times Top Franchise Systems list, a key industry barometer.
Franchise Times bases its selections on annual sales in 2008. Last year Glass Doctor reported $140 million in sales with 163 franchise units in the United States and two in Canada.
Glass Doctor expects to finish the fourth quarter of 2009 strong by adding seven U.S. franchises and four Canadian franchise locations. This year 14 new locations have opened across North America.
Established in 1962 in Seattle, Glass Doctor started franchising in 1977 with a shop in Atlanta. Today there are more than 175 Glass Doctor franchise owners.
Glass Doctor is seeking qualified franchise owners in major markets across the U.S. and Canada, such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Francisco and Toronto.
Open mid-size markets include Dayton, Ohio; Duluth, Minn.; Eugene, Ore.; McAllen, Texas; Nashville, Tenn.; and Wichita, Kan.
Financial assistance is available to new franchise owners, especially military veterans through The Dwyer Group VetFran program. For more information about Glass Doctor franchise opportunities, call 1-800-280-9858 or visit The Dwyer Group Web site at www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com.
About Glass Doctor®:
From windows to windshields to storefronts, Glass Doctor can handle any glass services need. Glass Doctor also offers custom glass services, such as tub and shower enclosures, entry door glass and mirrors. Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Wash., today Glass Doctor offers complete glass repair, replacement and services to the residential, automotive, and commercial markets at more than 375 locations in the United States and Canada. For further information or to find the location nearest you, visit www.glassdoctor.com.
About The Dwyer Group, Inc.:
Based in Waco, Texas, The Dwyer Group, Inc. is a holding company of six service-based franchise companies - Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter®, Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning®, Glass Doctor® and Rainbow International Restoration and Cleaning®. The franchise network of The Dwyer Group, Inc. consists of more than 1,400 independently owned and operated franchises. Each company provides high-quality residential and light commercial services to customers worldwide. The Dwyer Group, Inc. is a portfolio company of the Riverside Company. For more information, visit www.dwyergroup.com.
