Dr. Vinyl vs All Tune Transmission Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
All Tune Transmission Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$150,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$32,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19721985
Year Franchised 19811986
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
All Tune Transmission Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    All Tune Transmission Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    All Tune Transmission Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    All Tune Transmission Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 All Tune Transmission

    All Tune and Lube, ATL Motor Mate and All Tune Transmissions support includes real estate assistance, dynamic marketing programs and national buying power. In addition, we provide a business system proven to be successful along with comprehensive franchise management training programs. Franchise owners also have the advantage of continuing support from ATL International, Inc. in all facets of the business. It should be noted that with hundreds of successful franchisees nationwide, most have had no prior automotive experience.All Tune and Lube, ATL Motor Mate and All Tune Transmissions is backed by a successful franchise organization, providing our franchise owners the opportunity to achieve the professional and personal satisfaction of owning their own business. Become one of ATL International's franchise owners who understand why the ATL International, Inc. multi-branded franchise concept is the "Fast Track to Success." If you have decided to be in business for yourself but not by yourself, become an ATL International, Inc. Franchise Owner.
    ATL International, Inc. provides extensive business experience tailored to the automotive aftermarket.