Walt's Auto World vs American Engine Installations Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Walt's Auto World vs American Engine Installations including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
American Engine Installations Franchise
Investment $135,000$40,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$15,000 - $37,500
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
American Engine Installations Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
American Engine Installations Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
American Engine Installations Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
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.

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Expansion Plans

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
American Engine Installations Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Walt's Auto World

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.

About American Engine Installations

AEI Industry Leader: Serving markets throughout the United States, AEI is uniquely poised as the only National Engine Installation Company focusing on automotive engine installations. With our acquisition of Fliteline Engine Supply in 2003, AEI now also offers the option of providing quality factory remanufactured longblock engines directly to Franchisees providing them pricing, warranties, and availability not generally available through other suppliers.