Dr. Vinyl vs Line-X Corp. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dr. Vinyl vs Line-X Corp. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Line-X Corp. Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$130,263 - $373,296
Franchise Fee $24,500$15,000 - $30,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee -10c/Lb.
Year Founded 19721993
Year Franchised 19811999
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Line-X Corp. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Line-X Corp. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Line-X Corp. Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: At training center: 1 week, online training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Line-X Corp. Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Dr. Vinyl

    Former aerospace employee W. David Isley founded Dr. Vinyl in 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri. He and his wife, Marcia, worked with local restaurants, repairing torn, burnt, chipped and peeling vinyl booths and chairs, but soon discovered there were many similar repairs to be done at car dealerships. The couple did repairs for clients in the Kansas City area until 1981, when they began franchising.

    Dr. Vinyl franchisees offers bumper repair, automotive paint touch-up, paintless dent removal, and vinyl siding repair in addition to the leather and vinyl repairs the Isleys introduced over 40 years ago.

    In January of 2001, Dr. Vinyl was sold to Richard Reinders, formerly the company's European Master Franchisee. It now allows franchisees to purchase shares in the parent company.

    About Line-X Corp.

    LINE-X is an industry leader in high performance protective coatings, offering specifically formulated polymers that permanently bond to a wide range of surfaces for unmatched durability. LINE-X products are used in automotive, commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural, military, marine and custom applications.
    LINE-X has more than 550 retail locations worldwide. LINE-X offer's the advantages of a nationally recognized name, a proven product, hands-on training, and a state-of-the-art equipment and application process that are geared towards business success. You too can make your own LINE-X success story in today's expanding light industrial market. Your LINE-X business opportunity includes these exciting benefits
    - A proven business model
    - Non-Royalty based franchise
    - Protected territory
    - Affordable business opportunity
    - Site selection support
    - Cutting-edge training
    - Onsite mentoring the first week of opening your business
    - Ongoing operational support
    - Marketing and promotions support.
    Veteran Incentives  $7,500 off franchise fee


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