Dr. Vinyl vs Northside Autosports Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$50,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee -$250/Month
Year Founded 19722001
Year Franchised 19812009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• Needs to have some background in sales/marketing and they need to be an automotive enthusiast.

    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Northside Autosports Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Northside Autosports Franchise
    Training -Upfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc.
    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
    Northside Autosports Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Northside Autosports

    Founded in 2002 in Georgetown, Ontario, Northside Autosports has grown to become Canada's #1 automotive accessory, detailing/car care, wheels/tires, car audio/security & performance parts chain of shops.
    Northside Autosports is the fastest growing aftermarket auto chain for a reason! This is not so much a "pitch line" as a statement of fact. We have one of the lower over all investments in the automotive category, largest supply chain in Canada, very aggressive branding strategies and our company is always growing (not just in stores but also in concept, supply, marketing programs and training). We are quickly becoming the market leader in all industry segments we are in and continue to grow through a foundation of honest relationship building with; franchise partners, supply partners, training affiliates, marketing affiliates and contractors. Retail , Bulk & Business To Business Sales Concept Full business management & technical training courses (with affiliate graduate study options) Financing assistance (OAC) Largest supply chain in Canada Aggressive and cost effective marketing fund program Complete floor plan design Complete Equipment/Fixture/Display/Inventory package One of the most aggressive automotive brands in Canada One of the lowest total investments in the automotive industry 15 years in the industry Area development and Master Franchise available Speak to Graham at [email protected] for re-sale info.