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Overview
Glass Doctor was established in Seattle, Washington in 1962, with franchises made available in 1977. The Dwyer Group, Inc., a company specializing in service based franchises, acquired the company in 1998, and moved Glass Doctor's home office to Waco, Texas. Glass Doctor franchisees specialize in residential, automotive, and commercial glass repair and installation.

In 1997, Minnesotan auto glass repair company Harmon AutoGlass (part of Apogee Enterprises Inc.) purchased Portland Glass, and its 46 auto glass shops. The Portland Glass shops retained their name. In 2004, Glass Doctor and The Dwyer Group aquired Harmon AutoGlass and Portland Glass. Harmon AutoGlass stores were sold to franchise owners, while Portland Glass once again retained its name, and continues to operate in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.