Dr. Vinyl vs United Axle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
United Axle Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$89,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $24,500$48,500
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19722019
Year Franchised 19812019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
United Axle Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    United Axle 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
    United Axle 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
    United Axle Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 United Axle

    "UNITED

    United Axle is revolutionizing the axle industry.
    We developed the first threaded axle tube allowing spindles to be easily installed and removed - making them replaceable and serviceable!
    The U.S. economy is dependent on the trucking industry. When trucks break down, they need repaired quickly because we understand time is money.
    Using our proprietary process, spindle repairs are completed quickly within 3 hours roadside or at a repair shop.
    Technicians are highly trained and perform quality work you can depend on.
    We are expanding our services nationwide and seeking exceptional partners to join the United Axle team and grow with us.