Milford-based US Glass Fence LLC, an installer of frameless glass fences and railings in the New England area, announced on May 24 the launch of a national franchise opportunity that will allow anyone who wants to own a business of their own to enter the expanding glass fence market.
Frameless glass fencing consists of tempered glass panels secured to the ground using small stainless steel posts. The result is a strong fence barrier that offers visibility in and out of the protected area. The fences can be used for pool enclosures and are also rated for use as safety railings.
At the basic entry level, the franchise will consist of a used box truck, wrapped with graphics and fully fitted out and equipped with everything that will be needed for frameless glass fencing and stainless steel railing installations. US Glass Fence will provide training and ongoing support, along with a fully maintained website and call center.
Milford-based US Glass Fence is launching an opportunity for franchisees to sell and install glass fencing via box truck. Contributed photo.
US Glass Fence has been designing, installing and maintaining frameless glass fencing and railing systems in New England for over five years. It was established by Orange resident Robin Leigh, an English landscape designer, in response to a client request to install a glass pool fence.
He couldn’t find a local or national supplier and decided to research the materials and skills needed to meet his client’s request. He ended up making contact with an industrial designer in Australia who had designed a unique post that was much smaller, more attractive and stronger than anything else on the market.
“When we made our first installation, we found it to be a difficult and time-consuming process,” Leigh said. “There was no margin for error and the tolerances were small. The final result though, looked fantastic and prompted me to develop tools and techniques that make installation easier.”
The idea to start a franchise began over a year ago when the company contracted the iFranchise Group of Chicago to complete a market study and analysis to evaluate the viability of the concept.
The “business in a box truck” model means franchisees can run the business from a home office without an additional physical location.
For more information, call 1-800-242-5902 or visit usglassfence.com/franchise.