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Buy a Gatsby Glass Franchise

Gatsby Glass is a custom glass solutions franchise serving residential and commercial clients across the United States. Starting in Omaha, Nebraska in the 1990s, the brand grew over three decades from a regional shower door operation into a national franchise network, launching its franchise model in 2022. Gatsby Glass is part of Horsepower Brands, a multi-brand home services franchise group.

The service range covers frameless shower enclosures, glass railings, wine room enclosures, custom mirrors, countertops, glass walls and partitions, smart glass, and commercial glass. Clients include homeowners, contractors, architects, and interior designers. The brand occupies the premium end of the custom glass market, built around a design-led consultation and quality installation process.

Two product features differentiate the model. An online visualizer tool and virtual showroom let clients preview their project before fabrication begins, reducing design uncertainty. Gatsby Glass also offers Ultra Ice Pro, a proprietary glass coating that seals and protects installed surfaces, giving franchisees a product revenue stream alongside project installation fees.

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Why buy a Gatsby Glass Franchise?

Gatsby Glass occupies the premium end of the custom glass market, where project values tend to be higher than commodity glass replacements and client relationships can support referrals and repeat work. The combination of residential and commercial demand creates year-round revenue opportunities, and the Ultra Ice Pro coating system adds a recurring product revenue component to what is otherwise a project-based model.

The Horsepower Brands network supports franchisees with group-level vendor relationships. Supplier partners include Hartung, Trulite, Old Castle, and FHC (Frameless Hardware Company), with marketing backed by a dedicated call center and a specialist agency for SEO and social media. The brand’s work with HGTV designers has contributed to consumer-facing recognition, and National Glass Association (NGA) membership supports industry standing.

Gatsby Glass Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2020

    • Franchising Since

      2020

    • New Startup Cost

      $201,383 – $258,968

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $59,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      20%

      of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      3–5%

      of Gross Revenues Collected

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Collected

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      137

    • New Units Opened *

      59

    • Units Transferred *

      7

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,126,261

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Gatsby Glass – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training covers 32 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of on-the-job coaching as part of a five-week program combining virtual sessions, in-field practice, and in-person training at headquarters. Ongoing support includes a dedicated success team for operational guidance, a specialist marketing agency for SEO and social media, a dedicated call center, and a KPI dashboard for performance tracking. Resale buyers should confirm with Horsepower Brands what transfer training and system access are provided to an incoming owner.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The Gatsby Glass franchise suits a sales-oriented operator comfortable with premium residential and commercial clients. No background in glass installation is required; the franchisor prioritizes people management skills, leadership history, and community engagement over trade knowledge. Day-to-day work involves managing installation crews, converting inbound leads through consultation and proposal, building client relationships, and coordinating with vendors. Comfort with higher-value projects and premium customer expectations is important.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Gatsby Glass has built consumer-facing brand recognition through featured project work with HGTV designers, including award-winning designer Chip Wade and HGTV personality Kim Wolfe. The brand is a member of the National Glass Association (NGA). Parent company Horsepower Brands earned the No. 23 spot on the 2025 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 list. For resale buyers, local reputation, including customer review strength and contractor referrals in the specific territory, carries as much weight as national brand recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US shower enclosures market was valued at approximately $3.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $5.2 billion by 2028 at a 5% annual growth rate. Demand is supported by bathroom remodeling activity, premium home renovation spending, and ongoing commercial glass installation needs. New construction and retrofit work together provide consistent demand across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local factors including housing values, contractor referral networks, and territory demographics are meaningful indicators of unit revenue potential.

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