Gatsby Glass

What Gatsby Glass does

Gatsby Glass, operated by HPB Glass, LLC and backed by the Horsepower Brands portfolio, is a U.S. franchise network that designs, fabricates, and installs custom residential and commercial glass solutions. Its product set spans frameless and semi-frameless glass showers, custom mirrors, glass railings, walls and partitions, wine room enclosures, switchable smart glass, and bespoke architectural glass elements. Corporate operations sit in Omaha, Nebraska, with a 20+ state franchise footprint across the Southwest, South Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Mountain West regions.

Name

Gatsby Glass

Legal name

HPB Glass, LLC

Website

https://gatsbyglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Glass Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD)

Keywords

• Custom glass fabrication
• Frameless shower enclosures
• Glass railing systems
• Commercial glass installation
• Smart glass solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Glass Installation Services: One-time installation services for custom glass products including showers, railings, mirrors, partitions, and wine rooms. Revenue generated through project-based fees covering measurement, fabrication, and professional installation.
2. Custom Glass Product Sales: Sale of custom-fabricated glass products including shower enclosures, glass walls, partitions, railings, and mirrors. Products are custom-measured, fabricated, and installed for each customer project.
3. Premium Coating Add-ons (Ultra Ice Pro): Optional add-on service providing protective glass coating that enhances durability and ease of maintenance. Sold as an upgrade alongside main glass installation services.
4. Financing Services: The company offers financing options including 0% financing subject to approval, providing payment plans for customers who prefer to spread costs over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gatsby Glass designs, fabricates, and installs custom residential and commercial glass solutions through a franchise network. Core offerings include frameless and semi-frameless glass shower enclosures, mirrors, glass railings, glass walls and partitions, glass wine rooms, and switchable smart glass. Services span in-home consultation, custom measurement, fabrication, and professional installation, with the Ultra Ice Pro protective coating offered as an upgrade on installed glass surfaces.

Product overview

Gatsby Glass is a custom glass installation and repair services company operating as a franchise network for both residential and commercial properties. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of core services centered on custom glass solutions including glass showers, mirrors, glass railings, glass walls & partitions, glass wine rooms & enclosures, smart glass technology, commercial glass services, and other bespoke custom glass projects. These services are complemented by proprietary and technology-enhanced offerings including the Ultra Ice Pro coating system for glass protection and a Configuration Suite with 3D visualization tools. The product ecosystem is unified by the company's design consultation, custom fabrication, and professional installation process, with services tailored for homeowners, business owners, architects, interior designers, general contractors, and commercial property owners/realtors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Showers Custom frameless and semi-frameless glass shower enclosures designed, measured, fabricated, and installed for residential bathrooms to maximize light and create a spa-like experience.
• Mirrors Custom-sized and shaped mirrors including full-wall installations, vanity pieces, statement mirrors, and decorative glass features for residential and commercial spaces.
• Glass Railings Custom glass railings for staircases, balconies, decks, and outdoor spaces that provide safety while maintaining unobstructed sightlines and modern aesthetics in residential and commercial settings.
• Glass Walls & Partitions Glass wall systems and room dividers that maximize natural light while providing flexible space definitions for residential and commercial environments.
• Glass Wine Rooms & Enclosures Custom glass wine room enclosures designed to showcase wine collections while maintaining climate control compatibility and visual sophistication in residential and hospitality settings.
• Smart Glass Privacy glass technology that can transition from transparent to opaque, offering flexible privacy control for bathrooms, offices, conference rooms, and specialty enclosures.
• Commercial Glass Services Custom glass solutions for commercial properties including storefronts, office partitions, conference rooms, retail displays, and hospitality installations, with dedicated service pathways for trade professionals.
• Other Custom Glass Services Bespoke custom glass projects including glass shelving, floating displays, countertops, specialty enclosures, etched and frosted glass, and architectural glass elements for residential and commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed accurately and efficiently, first time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 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

One partnership is on record.

• National Glass Association (NGA)coreOthersActive membership in the National Glass Association, demonstrating commitment to industry standards, professional development, and adherence to best practices in the glass installation industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Basco Shower Enclosures: Basco is a long-established U.S. manufacturer and installer of custom shower and bath enclosures distributed through dealer networks, directly competing with Gatsby Glass in the frameless shower enclosure category for residential renovation projects.
• Coastal Glass & Mirror: Coastal Glass & Mirror is a custom glass fabricator and installer for residential and light commercial projects (showers, mirrors, railings, partitions), directly overlapping Gatsby Glass's core service mix on a regional scale.
• Cardinal Shower Enclosures: Cardinal manufactures and distributes framed and frameless shower enclosures through dealer/installers, comparable to Gatsby Glass on product type and distribution model, though Cardinal primarily supplies dealers rather than operating its own installation brand.
• Shower Door of California: Shower Door of California is a regional custom frameless shower enclosure specialist serving residential and commercial customers with design, fabrication, and installation — directly comparable in product offering, customer segment, and project-based revenue model.
• ABC Glass & Mirror: ABC Glass & Mirror offers custom shower doors, mirrors, glass railings, and commercial storefronts with design consultation and installation, mirroring Gatsby Glass's full residential + commercial custom glass offering.
• Glass Doctor: Glass Doctor is the largest specialty glass services franchise in North America, offering residential and commercial glass repair, replacement, and custom installation — a near-direct franchise competitor to Gatsby Glass across shower doors, mirrors, storefronts, and custom enclosures.

Others

• C.R. Laurence (CRL): C.R. Laurence is a major supplier of architectural glass, hardware, and glazing systems to installers and fabricators. Comparable as a supplier-partner ecosystem participant (like Hartung, FHC, Trulite) but not a direct consumer-facing competitor.

Emerging players

• View (View, Inc.): View manufactures dynamic smart glass for commercial buildings; comparable to the smart glass / Gauzy offerings Gatsby Glass promotes, with overlap in commercial office and healthcare installation segments.

Broad incumbents

• Window World: Window World is the largest home-window replacement franchise in the U.S. It overlaps with Gatsby Glass only in the adjacent window/door category, but is relevant as a comparable franchise-driven home improvement brand competing for similar contractor and homeowner relationships.

Regional players

• Dreamwerks Windows & Doors: Dreamwerks is a regional custom glass, window, and door installer serving specific U.S. markets with similar residential and light commercial project types, representing the kind of regional operator Gatsby Glass franchises compete against in their territories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GatsbyGlass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gatsbyglass

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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