Dr. Vinyl vs Minute Muffler And Brake Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Minute Muffler And Brake Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$25,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 1972-
Year Franchised 1981-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Minute Muffler And Brake Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Minute Muffler And Brake 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
    Minute Muffler And Brake 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
    Minute Muffler And Brake Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Minute Muffler And Brake

    Today’s automotive aftermarket is extremely competitive and everyone is looking for ways to improve how they buy to increase their profits.

    Minute Muffler is well positioned to help you meet today’s challenges. 

    Minute Muffler’s buying power is unequalled in the industry allowing you to get high discounts on low quantities so you are not burdened with excessive inventory.

    We also have an experienced field support team to help you meet your business objectives.

    We are always looking to expand our network of locations across Canada and are looking for potential candidates who are motivated and committed to build a successful business. Whether you are starting from the ground floor or you currently own an automotive repair facility, Minute Muffler can provide the buying power, training, marketing and support you will need to succeed.