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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tilden Car Care vs Mobalign including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $131,500 - $171,200 | $172,458 - $223,433 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 5% Local 2% Nat'l |
Year Founded | 1923 | - |
Year Franchised | 1996 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 5 Years +5+5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 5 Years +5+5+5 |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a Mobalign franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training and takes approximately 6 weeks. |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Use the "Mobalign" service mark, use of distinctive system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development and consulting, and other benefits that come with owning a Mobalign franchise. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 90% of current franchisees are owner/operators | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Sydney G. Tilden founded S.G. Tilden Inc. in 1923, and Tilden for Brakes Car Care Centers were born. In 1966, Tilden began offering franchises to existing loyal store managers. Now publicly owned under the name Tilden Associates Inc., the company is based in Garden City, New York.