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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Speedy Transmission vs Oil Can Henry's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $83,500 - $108,000 | $135,000 - $212,000 |
Franchise Fee | $24,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1972 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1988 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 50% of initial franchise 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/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Weekend training classes | Training available on an ongoing basis & as requested |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
70% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Oil Can Henry’s is now Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Oil Can Henry's was founded in 1972 and began franchising in 1988. It was a private company with more than 40 locations across the United States, and was based in Portland, Oregon.