8 | Novus Glass franchise in the windshield repair category for over a dozen years now. Being known as the best goes a long ways for NOVUS, says Peterson. “The rankings help us and tell people that we’re not a fly-by-night company,” says Peterson. “We’re a 40-year-old organization that’s been around for quite some time. The rankings show that we know what we’re doing.” Also setting NOVUS apart is the corporate culture they have worked hard to implement from the top down. Vice-President of Franchise Development Ted Andersen says one of the notable things about NOVUS is their staff size – they think of themselves as being quite “lean and efficient,” he says. “Owners are often in the field all the time with franchisees, travelling and spending time with them.” AFFORDABLE FRANCHISES With approximately 1,800 franchises worldwide and 45 corporate employees, NOVUS offers an affordable franchise with plenty of opportunities. A number of factors go into making NOVUS such an appealing opportunity, including their recognition and reputation, as well as their investment range. “We fit the investment range of most people,” Peterson says. “They feel comfortable with our range – it costs less than 50 grand to get into business with us. That’s because we’re a mobile franchise business, we don’t have a need for a physical shop loca-
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