As you consider franchising for a potential career change or investment opportunity; whether due to being laid off, having an existing struggling business interrupted by supply chain issues spurred by tariffs and slowdown or just to be in business for yourself, here is a list of things you will want to consider in picking the right franchising opportunity:

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Initial Investment. Making sure you have enough funds set aside to not only cover the initial investment costs but by having enough capital to sustain the franchise through the initial growing pain months.

Market Availability and Saturation. You will want to research the franchises available in your preferred market. For example, if you are looking to get into franchising in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or Richmond, Virginia, there is a high likelihood that some of the more seasoned franchises have this coveted area already awarded.

Time and Effort Commitment. Different franchisors will require varying time and effort commitments of their franchises. A perfect franchise for a seasoned entrepreneur might look completely different compared to an individual looking to be in the trenches of the business. Some franchisors might require a certain number of locations to be opened within a set time frame, while others might set limits on potential area expansions. 

Industry. When selecting a franchise, you should consider your background and how it aligns with the selected industry. If you were previously a government employee or a seasoned business veteran, most likely any franchise opportunity including home services, food and beverage, business services and retail could make logical sense. On the other hand, what if you are a glass business owner looking to convert your operations or are a glazier thinking about franchising, does it make most sense for you to get into business services or food and beverage; or would you be best positioned to succeed in the home services sector?

Look No Further than Dulles Glass for an Established Brand to Join in the Home Services Franchise Sector

In 2025, Dulles Glass, a national leader in manufacturing, retail sale and installation of custom and pre-made glass and mirror products including frameless shower doors announced the launch of its franchising system through its business venture Dulles Glass Franchising, LLC. Keeping in mind these consideration points, the following relates to franchising through Dulles Glass:

A franchisee’s initial investment will range between $367,500 to $546,100; with a minimum liquid capital requirement of $145,000. This initial investment will cover everything from retrofitting a dedicated showroom and warehousing space, to initial inventory, wages for employees, vehicles, tools, equipment, insurance, franchise fees, training, software, call center set-up and initial launch marketing.

Coveted Exclusive Territories Including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Richmond, Virginia are Still Available 

In terms of market availability and market saturation for a Dulles Glass franchise, there is not a better time than now to get into franchising. Like any new venture, whenever it’s the initial launch, the best opportunities and prime exclusive territories are still available. Even though franchising is a new business venture, Dulles Glass has been around since 1972, with major overhaul and an expansion by the current ownership into robust manufacturing and software development since 2006. Most importantly, this franchising model has been in development since 2020, with the last two years being spent personally testing the system.

If you are interested in learning more about franchising with Dulles Glass, e-mail us at franchise@dullesglass.com today.