Gatsby Glass of Greater Charleston
Gatsby Glass franchise for sale in Charleston County, South Carolina
List Price: $119,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
N/A (undeveloped)
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$0
Value of Assets
$0
Year Established
2023
Business Operates From
My office or commercial location
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
PassiveOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Booming opportunity in the home services industry (which is AI proof)! As an entrepreneur you can leverage the speed to execution with a Gatsby Glass franchise to create a very lucrative business with a great product, in a market with the support of a great franchisor.
We chose Gatsby Glass for those reasons, but due to unforeseen family medical issues we were not able to open the business. We believe in the business and would love for someone to come into the market and kill it. And we can help! So how does that happen?
First, reach out to get more information. We can share inside information specific to this market, how we saved money in the launch process, recommendations for local suppliers and share unique marketing strategies–a $5,000 value. Second, we will introduce you to the franchisor to go through the vetting process and to learn all that they have to offer.
This purchase gets you the entire tri-county Charleston area, just over 800,000 population. No competitors or neighboring franchisees.
Reach out to see if Gatsby Glass is a good fit for you.
Growth opportunities
Since we did not open the business the growth opportunity is what someone puts into the business. We had a strategic plan, KPI's we planned to meet, a unique marketing strategy to implement and we are willing to share all that information with a buyer.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
This business can be run as owner operator or with a general manager. Ideally, for the success of the business the owner should consider being semi-involved, at least in the beginning.
Reason for Selling
We are disappointed to have to walk away from this business, even before we were able to open, due to unforeseen medical complications with our teenage daughter. For us, family is first and we needed to focus on her.
Why I Love My Franchise
I love Gatsby Glass because of the solutions offered to both residential and commercial clients. The potential is really unlimited. Glass has so many applications and now it's paired with technology to create things like Smart Glass, digital printing on glass and other environmental applications. The opportunities are endless. Owning a Gatsby Glass franchise allowed us to tap into all those potential opportunities. The Gatsby team is very supportive and the other franchisees are fun and creative and always willing to help.
About Gatsby Glass
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.
Franchisee 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.
Brand Accolades & 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.
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.
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.