Gatsby Glass
$150,000
$59,500
16
2022
Omaha,NE
Tony Hulbert
Overview
Gatsby Glass offers an innovative and high-margin business opportunity in the custom glass industry, serving both residential and commercial markets. With cutting-edge technology like 3D imaging and a virtual showroom, clients can confidently visualize their projects, from glass to hardware, creating an exceptional customer experience. Franchisees benefit from multiple revenue streams, including frameless showers, custom mirrors, glass railings, partitions and commercial glass solutions. As well as a strong referral network of home builders, interior designers, tile and flooring specialists, real estate agents, and many others that generate recurring revenue. Backed by HorsePower Brands, Gatsby Glass provides comprehensive training, marketing support, and top-tier vendor partnerships to ensure consistent quality and streamline operations in a fragmented market. Designed for scalability, this model allows franchisees to build a profitable business with limited national competition.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
16
13
$311,588
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$59,500
8.5%
Gross Revenues
0.0%
Why Choose Gatsby Glass?
- High Revenue Potential: Top performing location achieved gross sales of $2,686,003, with a 60% B2B and 40% B2C client mix.
- Diverse Revenue Streams: Serve residential, commercial, and home builder markets with frameless showers, custom mirrors, glass partitions, railings, storefront windows and more.
- Minimal Competition: No national competitors, making Gatsby Glass a unique brand in a highly fragmented market.
- High Demand in Growing $16.6 Billion Industry: With frameless shower doors as the fastest-growing segment, Gatsby Glass is positioned to capture substantial market share in a booming industry.
- Virtual Showroom: Offers an interactive experience where customers can sample products, finishes, and hardware options from the comfort of their home.
- 3D Project Visualizer & Digital Sales Tool: Our 3D rendering and digital sales tools provide clients with a project visualization, detailed blueprint and a clear, transparent sales process that streamlines decision-making and enhances customer satisfaction.
- Smart Glass Technology: Industry-leading privacy solution that uniquely serves the growing commercial market's demand for customizable glass options.
- National Vendor Partnerships: Access to top-tier suppliers ensures high-quality, consistent materials and fewer supply chain issues.
- Flexible Ownership Model: Operate as an owner-operator or with a general manager as semi-involved; ideal for scalability.
- Strong Support System: Comprehensive onboarding, on-site training, and dedicated success coaching from HorsePower Brands.
- Award-Winning: Ranked a Top New & Emerging Brand by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$198,204 - $251,204
$500,000
$150,000
Training and Support
Training
- Dedicated Onboarding Team
- 100-Point Pre-Launch Checklist on Interactive Digital Platform
- 60-Day University Digital Training Program
- 5-Day Training Academy with the Gatsby Glass Support Team in Omaha, NE
- Ongoing Field and Virtual Trainings with National Vendor Partners
Support
- National Call Center
- Talent Recruitment Affiliate
- Dedicated Business Coach
- Customized KPI Dashboard
- Online Virtual Training Paths for Owners & Employees
- SEO & Digital Advertising performed in house by ZeeMarketing and affiliate marketing partners.
- Dedicated Marketing Manager to support local digital and community marketing efforts.
- Branding Hub Portal equipped with pre-designed marketing materials & media assets.
- Suite of additional support services to simplify business ownership, including: Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, Fleet Acquisition, Technology Support and more!
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal Gatsby Glass franchise candidate embodies a strong passion for nurturing community connections and business growth. They bring valuable management experience and possess the drive to achieve their why through entrepreneurship, taking accountability and leadership in their venture.
- Driven to build their business with a long-term view
- Optimistic and accountable for their results
- Executive skillset, capable of managing people and KPIs
- Desire to impact their community and have a local presence
- Natural networker who values customer service
- Aligns with our core values and willing to follow a process
