Raleigh – Entrepreneur magazine listed Glass Doctor No. 277 in its 2009 “Franchise 500” list. The company was ranked No. 312 in 2008.

Glass Doctor of Raleigh, locally operated by Wayne Gaudette, is part of the nation’s largest full-service glass provider, which serves the residential, automotive and commercial glass repair and replacement markets at more than 375 locations.

“It’s a great honor for our franchise and for the entire Glass Doctor team to be in this elite group,” Gaudette said. “We work hard to deliver the highest quality service possible to our customers, whether it’s a window, a windshield or a storefront. It’s rewarding that our efforts over the past year have been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine.”

Gaudette is looking forward to a successful year in 2009, as the home services industry weathers tough economic times well.

“Customers are looking for a locally owned one-stop glass shop that can offer professional and timely service at good value for their money,” Gaudette said. “We can provide homeowners replacement windows that reduce energy costs and increase home resale value. Also, we are the only glass shop that offers G12, a one-year windshield replacement guarantee.”

About Glass Doctor

Glass Doctor is the largest chain of full-service glass franchises in the nation. From windows to windshields to storefronts, Glass Doctor can handle any glass need. Glass Doctor also offers custom glass services, such as tub and shower enclosures, entry door glass and mirrors. Established in 1962 with one shop in Seattle, Wash., today Glass Doctor offers complete glass repair, replacement and services to the residential, automotive, and commercial markets at more than 375 locations in the United States. Glass Doctor began franchising in 1977 and joined The Dwyer Group, Inc., an international franchisor of service industry companies, in 1998. At that time the company’s corporate headquarters relocated to Waco, Texas. Today there are more than 170 Glass Doctor franchise owners across the United States and Canada. For further information or to find the location nearest you, visit www.glassdoctor.com.