Novus Glass

What Novus Glass does

Novus Glass is a global auto glass repair and replacement franchise brand founded in 1972 and headquartered operationally in St. Paul, MN (with parent entity Mondofix Inc. in Blainville, Quebec). Following its June 2017 acquisition by Fix Network (formerly FIX Auto World), Novus now operates as a brand within a 2,000+ point-of-service international portfolio spanning collision, mechanical, glass, and restoration services. The network comprises 1,300+ franchise locations worldwide—975-1,000+ in earlier counts—with approximately 75 in Canada and additional presence in the UK, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. The company claims 50+ years of operation, more than 50 million successful repairs, and a top ranking among auto service franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500.

The company's core offering is windshield repair and replacement under a 'Repair First, Replace When Necessary' service philosophy. Underlying technology includes 27 U.S. patents for windshield repair—described as more than any other company in the industry—enabling repair of cracks up to 30cm in length and chips up to a 20-cent-coin size using proprietary resin formulations and patented methods. Service offerings extend beyond consumer vehicle glass to ADAS calibration after windshield replacement, mobile on-site repair/replacement, and specialty services for heavy-duty trucks, semis, RVs, industrial equipment, commercial fleets, and residential flat glass. Adjacent offerings include window tinting, sunroof replacement, headlight restoration, wiper replacement, water repellent treatment, truck accessories, and the AquaClear premium glass treatment launched in 2026.

Novus operates a franchise go-to-market: independently owned franchisees run shop locations and mobile units under brand standards, with corporate generating revenue from initial franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and affiliate brands including TAG Network (third-party glass claims management) and NOVUS Polish (glass care consumables). The company is an approved provider for all major insurance carriers, handling claims directly with policyholders' insurers. Distribution also relies on a mobile fleet that performs on-site service at customer or fleet locations. Distribution, marketing, and partnerships are reinforced by multiyear Formula 1 sponsorships (Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber in 2025; TGR Haas F1 Team from 2026). Customers span individual vehicle owners, commercial trucking and fleet operators, and insurance carriers as channel partners.

Name

Novus Glass

Legal name

Mondofix Inc.

Website

https://novusglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Novus Glass is a 50+ year-old franchise network specializing in auto glass repair and replacement, operating 1,300+ points of service worldwide under Fix Network, serving individual vehicle owners, commercial fleets, and insurance carriers with patented repair technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Glass Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH), Mobile Glass Repair/Replacement & Temporary Weatherproofing (TLAKAFAL), Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Auto glass repair
• Windshield replacement
• ADAS calibration
• Mobile autoglass services
• Glass franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Auto Glass Repair Services: Primary revenue stream from windshield and auto glass chip/crack repair services. Repair services are priced per job and typically covered by insurance with deductible applying. Company claims over 50 million successful repairs performed.
2. Auto Glass Replacement Services: Full windshield and auto glass replacement when repair is not possible. Uses OEM-quality glass and industry-leading adhesives. Replacement services are priced per job and typically covered by insurance.
3. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Revenue from franchise development - entrepreneurs pay franchise fees and ongoing royalties to join the Novus Glass network. Franchise opportunities are marketed through novusfranchising.com.
4. Additional Auto Services: Ancillary revenue from related services including ADAS calibration, window tinting, headlight restoration, wiper replacement, water repellent treatment, and truck accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Novus Glass fundamentally sells and delivers auto glass repair and replacement services through a global franchise network of more than 1,300 service points. Its core service is the patented repair of chipped and cracked windshields, supplemented by full windshield replacement, ADAS sensor recalibration, and mobile on-site service delivery to consumer and fleet customers.

Product overview

NOVUS Glass operates as an auto glass repair and replacement service network with a 'Repair First, Replace When Necessary' philosophy. The core offerings center on windshield repair and replacement services, complemented by ADAS calibration for modern vehicles. The service portfolio includes add-on offerings such as window tinting, headlight restoration, water repellent treatment, sunroof replacement, wiper replacement, and truck accessories. Specialty services target heavy-duty vehicles, RVs, industrial equipment, commercial fleets, and residential glass. The network spans over 1,000 points of service worldwide, supported by patented repair technology with 27 U.S. patents. Premium offerings like AquaClear advanced glass treatment expand the product range beyond core repair/replacement services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVUS Wiper Blades: Windscreen wiper replacement products and services offered at select participating locations in Australia.

Products and services

• Windshield Repair Patented windshield chip and crack repair service fixing chips up to a 20-cent coin and cracks up to 30cm, with more than 50 million successful repairs completed and lifetime-of-windshield warranty.
• Windshield Replacement Full windshield replacement using OEM-quality glass and industry-leading adhesives performed by certified technicians with nationwide warranty backing when repair is not feasible.
• ADAS Calibration
• Mobile Glass Services
• Auto Glass Replacement (side, rear, and other vehicle glass)
• Heavy Duty Vehicles Glass Service Glass repair and replacement services for commercial trucks, semis, 18-wheelers, fleet vehicles, and other heavy-duty commercial vehicles served at dedicated facilities such as the Cheyenne Truck and RV Center.
• RV Glass Service
• Industrial Equipment Glass Service
• AquaClear Advanced Glass Treatment Advanced hydrophobic glass treatment technology that repels rain, sleet, and bugs, providing improved visibility and safety in adverse weather, delivered by NOVUS Polish.
• NOVUS Wiper Blades
• Window Tinting
• Headlight Restoration
• Sunroof Replacement

Quantifiable outcome

• Repairs guaranteed for the life of the windshield
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TGR Haas F1 TeamflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2026Fix Network announced a multiyear global partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team ahead of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. The partnership reflects alignment in disciplined preparation, uncompromising standards, and performance built by people who take pride in their work. Fix Network branding appears on the VF26 car and team apparel including drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman. This partnership gives Fix Network (and Novus Glass) global exposure through elite motorsport.
• Stake F1 Team KICK SauberflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2025Fix Network continued its partnership with Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber for a second consecutive season (2025). The Fix Network logo is visible on the inner rear wing endplates and nose of the C45 cars driven by Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The partnership underscores Fix Network's commitment to high-performance culture and advanced technology integration.
• Fix NetworkcoreOthersFix Network is the parent company and global franchisor for Novus Glass. With over 2,000 points of service worldwide, Fix Network is a global leader in automotive aftermarket services including collision repair, mechanical services, glass care, and property restoration. Novus Glass operates as a key brand within the Fix Network portfolio. Headquartered in Canada, Fix Network provides franchise support, technology, training, and operational infrastructure to Novus Glass franchisees.
• TAG Network (Trans North America Glass)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAG Network is a third-party glass claims management provider operating for over 20 years. It provides streamlined claims handling for insurance and fleet companies, connecting customers with reliable glass replacement providers and managing all invoicing and payments. Part of Fix Network, TAG Network leverages an extensive glass retail network and strong relationships with leading insurance providers.
• Insurance Providers (Major Carriers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovus Glass is approved by all major insurance companies. As an in-network provider, Novus handles insurance claims directly - managing the entire claim process from initiation through billing. This partnership enables customers to access Novus services with potential zero or minimal out-of-pocket costs depending on their coverage.
• FCA (Automotive Glass Standards Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovus Glass is a proud member of the FCA (Automotive Glass Standards Council), indicating adherence to industry standards for auto glass repair and replacement services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safelite AutoGlass: The largest U.S. auto glass repair and replacement company, with national scale, direct insurance relationships, and a large mobile service fleet. Safelite competes head-to-head with Novus across consumer and insurance channels but operates at meaningfully greater scale and as part of a broader portfolio.
• Caliber Collision: The largest U.S. collision repair chain, recently acquired by Fix Network's competitor Hellman & Friedman. Caliber competes with Novus's parent Fix Network in the broader auto-collision aftermarket, and is comparable as a large, brand-driven national repair network.
• Driven Brands: The publicly traded parent of Maaco, Take 5, Meineke, and CARSTAR. Comparable to Fix Network/Novus as a multi-brand automotive aftermarket franchisor with global scale and a similar portfolio-driven growth strategy.

Direct peers

• Glass Doctor: A franchise-based auto, home, and business glass repair and replacement network owned by Neighborly. Glass Doctor operates a similar franchise model with mobile service, insurance partnerships, and multi-service offerings, directly competing with Novus in residential and auto glass.
• Speedy Glass: Operated within the same Fix Network family as Novus Glass, Speedy Glass is a Canadian auto glass repair and replacement franchise network with overlapping services, customer segments, and parent-level support infrastructure.
• Auto Glass Now: A U.S. auto glass repair and replacement chain offering mobile and in-shop services with direct insurance billing. Competes with Novus for the same consumer and insurance-channel customers in overlapping regional markets.

Emerging players

• Windshield Pros: A multi-location U.S. auto glass repair and replacement provider focused on mobile service and insurance claim handling. Smaller than Novus in network size but directly competitive in the same insurance-claim and mobile-service categories.

Regional players

• Crash Champions: A large U.S. collision repair chain with growing national presence. Comparable to Novus as a multi-site, brand-led automotive repair network targeting insurance-driven customers, though focused primarily on collision rather than glass.
• Service King Collision: A national U.S. collision repair chain with insurance-driven customer flow and multi-site operations. Comparable to Novus in business model and insurance-channel dependence, though focused on bodywork rather than glass services.

Others

• TAG Network (Trans North America Glass): A third-party glass claims management provider within Fix Network, connecting insurance and fleet customers with retail glass service providers. Comparable to Novus as an ecosystem partner for the same insurance and fleet customer base, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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