About DULLES GLASS Franchise
Dulles Glass is a custom glass and mirror sales and installation franchise serving both residential and commercial clients, including real estate builders and property owners.
The brand leverages a distinctive digital process to deliver high quality glass and mirror solutions for a variety of applications.
The franchise fee is $40,000, and the company began franchising in 2024.
DULLES GLASS Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$283K
Average Investment
$384K
Maximum Investment
$486K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of monthly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of monthly Gross Sales for local marketing/digital marketing; Brand Fund Contribution currently $0, subject to increase up to 3% of monthly Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $282,500 – $486,100 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $283K–$486K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of monthly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (3% of monthly Gross Sales for local marketing/digital marketing; Brand Fund Contribution currently $0, subject to increase up to 3% of monthly Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $7,800 | $15,600 |
| Construction & Leasehold Improvements | $52,000 | $73,000 |
| Warehouse Equipment | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Computer Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Vehicle | $56,000 | $140,000 |
| Equipment & Consumables | $800 | $2,000 |
| Rent (3 months) | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Security Deposits | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $1,500 |
| Opening Inventory | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Grand Opening | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance | $2,400 | $6,000 |
| Operating Expenses / Additional Funds – 3 months | $65,000 | $130,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (50% for existing franchisees, $1,500 for internal ownership changes) |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | $499 per month, subject to increase up to $2,000 per month (Internal Systems Fee), plus an initial $2,500 setup fee for DAPP |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses if understatement of Gross Sales report by 2% or more |
| Late Charge | $250 |
| Interest Charge | 1.5% per month from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $250 |
| Interim Management Fee | 10% of Gross Sales or a minimum of $2,500 per week, plus expenses |
| Additional Training | Reasonable fee for all System training programs, plus travel and other related expenses |
| Remedial Training Fee | $500 per day, plus travel and other expenses |
| Recruitment Assistance | $500 plus $49/month until onboarding is complete for each remote salesperson |
| Evaluation Fee | Actual costs of and expenses for inspection or testing of a proposed item or vendor |
| Relocation Fee | 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Quality Review Services | Varies |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 36 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions upon termination for default |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Damages, Costs and Expenses for Non-compliance | Actual damages, costs and expenses |
| Insurance | Amount paid by franchisor for franchisee's insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and other actual expenses |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 5 weeks for Initial Management Training Program, plus 2 days of on-site post-opening assistance. |
| Classroom Training | 24 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 48 hours |
| Training Location | Manassas, Virginia (Franchisor's headquarters and/or an affiliate-owned outlet) |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time, including an annual business meeting or convention for up to 5 days per year. Franchisees must attend mandatory training and pay a reasonable fee, plus travel and personal expenses. Remedial in-territory training is also available upon request or as deemed appropriate, with a per diem fee and expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum of 50,000 individuals, based on recent census data and determined by a third-party mapping service, but local market conditions may warrant a smaller Territory. |
| Description | The Territory is located in all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, identified by a group of contiguous zip codes. It is determined on an individual basis taking into account demographics, minimum numbers of households, geographic terrain, and market potential. While the franchisor will not open another Dulles Glass outlet or grant rights to others within the Territory, it reserves rights to sell products/services through alternative channels, to pre-existing clients, or via referral sources, and to service 'Key Accounts' within the Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, franchisee must be in full compliance with the agreement, have no more than 3 events of default during the current term, provide written notice 6 months before term end, execute a new franchise agreement, pay the successor agreement fee, have the right to occupy premises or approved relocation, remodel the business, execute a general release, and comply with then-current qualifications and training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (50% for existing franchisees, $1,500 for internal ownership changes) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must meet franchisor's standards, have sufficient experience and financial resources, complete initial training, franchisee must have paid all amounts owed, franchisee and transferee must sign a general release, franchisee must subordinate claims against transferee to franchisor, franchisor must approve material terms, and lessor must consent to assignment/sublet. Franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various defaults, some curable (e.g., non-payment with 5 days notice, other non-monetary defaults with 5 days notice or reasonable time to cure), and some non-curable (e.g., insolvency, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 5+ days, multiple understatements of Gross Sales, unauthorized transfers, felony conviction, non-compliance with non-compete). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 24 months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and principals cannot divert customers, participate in a competing business (custom glass/mirrors), induce employees to leave, or harm goodwill. Post-termination, for 24 months, they cannot divert customers or participate in a competing business within 20 miles of the former territory or any other Dulles Glass location, or harm goodwill. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisee is not required to personally participate in the direct operation of the business, but it is recommended. A general manager, who may be the franchisee or an approved appointee, must directly operate the business and successfully complete the Initial Management Training Program. All owners of an entity franchisee must sign the Franchise Agreement as a Principal, and a married individual's spouse must sign a Personal Guaranty. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase designated inventory, equipment, computer systems, and certain software from franchisor-approved suppliers or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Affiliates Troy Systems, LLC (fabricated glass products) and Modexo, LLC (hardware) are recommended suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must purchase designated inventory, equipment, computer systems, and certain software from franchisor-approved suppliers or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Unapproved items or suppliers require prior written approval, which may involve inspection and testing at franchisee's expense. Franchisor reserves the right to revoke approval. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor currently does not receive revenue, rebates, discounts, or other material consideration from suppliers. However, its affiliates (Troy Systems, LLC and Modexo, LLC) are recommended suppliers and reserve the right to earn a profit from sales to franchisees. Franchisor may receive revenue from suppliers in the future. |
DULLES GLASS Franchise Earnings — Item 19
DULLES GLASS does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
DULLES GLASS does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
DULLES GLASS Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDULLES GLASS has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
DULLES GLASS System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
3
DULLES GLASS currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$100K
Audited by St. George, Utah for year ending December 31.
DULLES GLASS Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a DULLES GLASS franchise ranges from $282,500 to $486,100, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
DULLES GLASS charges a royalty fee of 7% of monthly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 3% of monthly Gross Sales for local marketing/digital marketing; Brand Fund Contribution currently $0, subject to increase up to 3% of monthly Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the DULLES GLASS Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from DULLES GLASS to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
DULLES GLASS does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
DULLES GLASS has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $282,500-$486,100, a 7% of monthly Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $282,500 to $486,100 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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