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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bates Motor Home Rental Network Inc. vs Dominion Auto Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $33,800 - $250,000 | $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | $17,000 - $35,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | $100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue |
Year Founded | 1973 | 2012 |
Year Franchised | 1995 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $1K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales. | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | Yes/No | -/Yes |
Equipment | Yes/No | -/Yes |
Inventory | Yes/No | -/Yes |
Receivables | Yes/No | -/- |
Payroll | Yes/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
The international presence of the Bates Motor Home Rental Network will continue to be a trendsetter in its appeal to consumers. The access to state-of-the-art vehicles, backed by competent technical support and customer service is the key to capitalize fully on these trends and opportunities.
As large rental companies expand customer awareness through diverse
marketing, all quality rental operators benefit. Demand for commercial
RV rentals will continue to accelerate at a faster rate than the supply
of rental RVs. The reason for this phenomenal growth in demand is due to
the Baby Boom Generation.
Canada's independent chain of Auto Dealership & Repair shops. Credit solutions for all customers and repair financing now available. Dominion Auto Centres� is Canada's first complete auto centre concept. Used Car/Truck Sales & Finance, Automotive Repair & Service, Tires, Towing Accessories and more! A truly complete concept and franchises are now available coast to coast.