Walt's Auto World vs Dominion Auto Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Investment $135,000$50,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%8%
Advertising Fee -$100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue
Year Founded 19812012
Year Franchised 20002012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Experience -Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales.

Financing Options

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
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, 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
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoYes
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 Dominion Auto Centers

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.