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1-800-RADIATOR vs Novus, Novus Glass — which franchise is the better buy?
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| 1-800-RADIATOR | Novus, Novus Glass | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $463,500 | $69,500 |
| Total fees | 10% | 8% |
| Outlets | 194 | 123 |
| Lawsuits | 6 | 1 |
1-800-RADIATOR: what their numbers say
KPI analysis of 189 warehouses (2024): Metro sales $1,311 per customer avg; inventory availability 7-12% out-of-stock; sales visit frequency 2.6-5.2 times/year. EBITDA survey of 112 warehouses: avg $167,319 (8% EBITDA margin); median $110,239.
Novus, Novus Glass: what their numbers say
92 franchisees reported gross sales Jan-Dec 2025. Mobile single: median $300,112; retail single: median $631,833. Range $13,484–$1,792,583. Unverified, excludes costs.
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