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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fabrion vs Walt's Auto World including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $19,900 - $95,200 | $135,000 |
Franchise Fee | $23,500 - $36,500 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1987 | 1981 |
Year Franchised | 1988 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | - | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
With Our Franchise We Offer *Site Selection And Real Estate Assistance. *Shop Design And Fixture Layout. *Extensive Hands On Training At Our And Your Location For Owners And Managers. *Training In Managing Your Employees. *A Detailed Operation/Training Manual That Covers All Aspects Of Your Business. *Promotional Assistance For Your Grand Opening. *Print And Broadcast Advertising Material. *Assistance Assistance. *Ongoing Assistance. *Store Visits And Telephone Support. *Exclusive Territorial Protection. *Marketing Techniques.