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Novus Glass Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Automotive glass repair and replacement franchise, offering high-quality glass repair services for windshields and windows, ensuring safety and visibility for vehicles.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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128
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Franchise fee

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$10,500
Investment

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$70,000 - $285,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$442,000

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Novus Glass is a prominent franchise headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, specializing in windshield repair. Novus Glass locations offer a variety of services, including glass repair, glass replacement, window tinting, and scratch removal.

Founded in 1972, Novus Glass set out to provide customers with the ability to repair windshield damage without needing to replace the entire windshield. The franchise began its expansion in 1985.

Novus Glass has established itself as a global leader in auto glass technology, particularly in windshield repair and replacement. The franchise is distinguished by holding the most US patents for windshield repairs and achieving the top ranking in windshield repair in 2022.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Novus Glass franchise is $70,000 - $285,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Novus Glass offers 2 types of franchises:

Franchise Type Initial Investment Range
Novus Retail Location $90,000 to $284,590
Novus Mobile Franchise $69,500 to $169,390

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Leased Retail Location Novus Glass franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Leased Retail Location Novus Glass franchise

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$10,500
Initial Training Fee$14,000 – $14,000
Salaries and Expenses For 2 Persons to Attend Required Training$3,000 – $9,000
First Month’s Rent$1,000 – $4,200
Leasehold Improvements/ Redecoration$2,500 – $40,000
Furniture and Fixtures$0 – $25,000
Exterior Building Signage$5,000 – $10,000
Vehicle$3,800 – $50,000
Vehicle Shipping or Delivery Fee$0 – $1,700
Equipment Packages$13,500 – $25,500
Additional Tools and Supplies$1,000 – $2,500
Inventory and Supplies$0 – $10,000
Software Package$3,000 – $3,000
Calibration Package$0 – $11,990
Franchise Identification Package$2,700 – $4,200
Initial Marketing Start-up Package$7,000 – $7,000
Initial Advertising Campaign Expenditures$0 – $5,000
Insurance Premiums$6,000 – $10,000
Professional Fees$0 – $3,000
Security Deposits$0 – $3,000
Additional Funds (3 Months)$17,000 – $35,000
Total$90,000 – $285,000

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Novus Glass offers 2 types of franchises:

Franchise Type Initial Investment Range
Novus Retail Location $90,000 to $284,590
Novus Mobile Franchise $69,500 to $169,390

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Leased Retail Location Novus Glass franchise.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Leased Retail Location Novus Glass franchise

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$10,500
Initial Training Fee$14,000 – $14,000
Salaries and Expenses For 2 Persons to Attend Required Training$3,000 – $9,000
First Month’s Rent$1,000 – $4,200
Leasehold Improvements/ Redecoration$2,500 – $40,000
Furniture and Fixtures$0 – $25,000
Exterior Building Signage$5,000 – $10,000
Vehicle$3,800 – $50,000
Vehicle Shipping or Delivery Fee$0 – $1,700
Equipment Packages$13,500 – $25,500
Additional Tools and Supplies$1,000 – $2,500
Inventory and Supplies$0 – $10,000
Software Package$3,000 – $3,000
Calibration Package$0 – $11,990
Franchise Identification Package$2,700 – $4,200
Initial Marketing Start-up Package$7,000 – $7,000
Initial Advertising Campaign Expenditures$0 – $5,000
Insurance Premiums$6,000 – $10,000
Professional Fees$0 – $3,000
Security Deposits$0 – $3,000
Additional Funds (3 Months)$17,000 – $35,000
Total$90,000 – $285,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Novus Glass's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Novus Glass had 128 total units in 2025, of which 128 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Novus Glass

key competitors in the

Other Automotive

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Revenue
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128

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6.00%

$70,000

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$285,000

$442,000

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Training 

Initial Training: Novus Glass provides a comprehensive initial training program essential for new franchisees. This training covers all aspects of the business, from product knowledge to operational best practices, ensuring franchisees are well-prepared to offer exceptional services to customers.

Location and Duration: The initial training is typically held at a designated Novus Glass facility. The duration and schedule are customized based on the franchisee's needs and the availability of training sessions.

Onsite Training: For franchisees opening their first stand-alone retail location, Novus Glass offers an additional benefit. Within two months of opening, a member of the training team will visit the franchisee's territory to provide approximately one week of hands-on, in-the-field training. This ensures franchisees receive practical experience and personalized guidance.

Annual Training: To keep franchisees updated with the latest industry standards and techniques, they are required to attend at least one additional training program each year.

Territory Protection

Novus Glass offers territory protection to its franchisees, ensuring they have a defined area in which to operate.

Franchisees are granted the right to use the Novus Glass Marks and Business System within a designated territory. Operating the business or soliciting and selling products and services under the Marks outside of this territory requires written permission from the franchisor.

The designated territory is determined using mapping software and vehicle data from a third-party source. It typically consists of one or more zip codes or partial zip codes. The exact size of the territory may vary based on factors such as demographics, geographic area, and the presence of competing businesses.

Competitors

Below are some of Novus Glass's key competitors in the Other Automotive sector.

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0
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Investment

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$438,000 - $1,085,000
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0
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Investment

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$168,000 - $1,547,000
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0
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$103,000 - $623,000
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0
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Investment

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$20,000 - $66,000
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Rivali Paint Protection

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1
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n.a.
Investment

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$209,000 - $549,000
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NextCar

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12
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$315,000 - $1,593,000
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