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Hear How The Glass Guru Got Started

ByThe Glass Guru June 24, 2018May 8, 2025

The Glass Guru Founder and CEO Dan Frey was recently featured on the Franchise Today podcast. During the podcast, Dan shares the unique story of how he and his wife Joy found themselves at a crossroads back in 2004. The resulting decisions and the path that they followed lead to the inception of the company we’ve all come to know as The Glass Guru. Take the opportunity to listen to our story from the company Founder and CEO himself. Click HERE to listen to the Franchise Today podcast.

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A Top 50 Franchise Satisfaction Award Winner
ByThe Glass Guru February 16, 2018May 8, 2025

The Glass Guru has recently been featured in an article by 1851 Franchise magazine. The article “Franchise Business Review Recognizes The Glass Guru as Leading Franchise for 2018″ makes mention of The Glass Guru’s recent recognition by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise choice in terms of franchise owner satisfaction. Read the Article… Here are links…

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Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Forecasts Increased Spending on Remodeling
ByThe Glass Guru July 26, 2018May 8, 2025

According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released July 19, 2018 by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), homeowners are expected to increase spending on remodeling projects. This robust outlook comes despite a low inventory in existing homes that has limited just how much the remodeling market can expand at this…

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Franchise Owner Expands Territory in Sacramento
ByThe Glass Guru August 15, 2018May 8, 2025

Mr. KJ Singh, franchise owner of The Glass Guru of East Sacramento recently made the decision to expand his franchise territory. Operating since mid-2017, Mr. Singh has grown his business to the point where it made sense to acquire additional zip codes adjacent to his existing territory. With this recent expansion, the franchise territory now…

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The Glass Guru Named to the List of Fastest Growing Companies
ByThe Glass Guru August 28, 2018May 8, 2025

The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc. has again been named to Sacramento Business Journal’s annual list of fastest growing companies in the Sacramento, CA area. Companies on the SBJ list are based in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer or Yolo counties. To qualify for the list, companies needed to have posted at least $200,000 in revenue…

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2018 Franchise Convention
ByThe Glass Guru October 1, 2018May 8, 2025

The Glass Guru recently held their 2018 annual Franchise Convention at The Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The convention was held in conjunction with the National Glass Association’s GlassBuild trade show, the largest glass trade show in the world. 2018 marked an important convention for The Glass Guru with the release of…

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Franchise Times 200+
ByThe Glass Guru October 4, 2018May 8, 2025

The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc. has been named to The Franchise Times 200+ list of top franchise brands. The Franchise Times Top 200+® is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 500 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times…

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The 2025 State of the Home Services Franchise Industry
By The Glass Guru
Posted in Franchise
Why Home Services Franchises Keep Growing In 2025, the franchise landscape looks different than ever before. Many industries — retail, food, fitness — are grappling with rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition. But one sector continues to rise above: home services franchises. Why? Because these businesses are not trend-based luxuries. They address essential...
Solar Screen Buying Guide: What Every Homeowner Should Know
By The Glass Guru
Posted in Consumer
Block the Heat, Not the View — A Smarter Screen for Smarter Homes When the sun’s blazing, your windows can be both a source of beauty and a drain on comfort and efficiency. Solar screens offer a smart solution, helping you reclaim your indoor comfort while reducing energy costs and protecting your interiors. But not...
5 Reasons Why a Window Repair Franchise Is the Perfect Recession-Resilient Business
By The Glass Guru
Posted in Franchise
In uncertain economic times, aspiring entrepreneurs often seek industries that offer stability, scalability, and essential services. One of the most overlooked yet highly recession-resilient opportunities is owning a window repair and replacement franchise. At The Glass Guru, we’ve spent over 15 years helping franchisees build profitable businesses in the booming home services sector. If you’re...
Mirrored Closet Doors: A Stylish Upgrade for Any Room
By The Glass Guru
Posted in Consumer
Mirrored closet doors are more than just a design trend—they’re a timeless way to enhance light, space, and sophistication in nearly any room of your home. Once considered a dated ‘80s feature, today’s mirrored doors are sleek, customizable, and surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re refreshing a bedroom or optimizing a small hallway, here’s how mirrored closet...
From Boots to Business: Why Military Veterans Excel as Glass Guru Franchise Owners
By The Glass Guru
Posted in Articles, Franchise
Leaving military life behind isn’t just about changing jobs—it’s about redefining purpose. For many Veterans, stepping into civilian life can bring a sense of uncertainty. But it can also bring something greater: the chance to create a business, lead a team, and serve your community in a new way. At The Glass Guru, we believe...
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Home Gym Mirrors: The Ultimate Upgrade
By Jason Mitchell
Posted in Consumer, Mirrors
Enhance your home gym with a wall mirror to boost motivation, perfect your form, and create a brighter, more versatile workout space.