Wheelchair Getaways vs Northside Autosports Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wheelchair Getaways vs Northside Autosports including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Investment $40,000 - $112,000$50,000
Franchise Fee $17,500$35,000
Royalty Fee $550/van/yr.-
Advertising Fee -$250/Month
Year Founded 19882001
Year Franchised 19892009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
Experience -Needs to have some background in sales/marketing and they need to be an automotive enthusiast.

Financing Options
 
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Northside Autosports 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
 
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Northside Autosports 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, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Northside Autosports Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Wheelchair Getaways

In 1921 the Pennsylvania-based Van Artsdalen Express was a successful freight company. By 1972, it had been restructured to operate school buses instead of trucks. While working for the company, J. Edward Van Artsdalen noticed that people using wheelchairs were some of the most poorly served individuals in the transportation market. Motivated by this discovery, Van Artsdalen founded Wheelchair Getaways Inc. in 1988. The company rents wheelchair-accessible vans to individuals and groups. The company began franchising in 1989 and was purchased by J. Stewart and Jean Gatewood in 1994. Wheelchair Getaways is now based in Versailles, Kentucky and owned by Richard Gatewood and Moon Ko.

About Northside Autosports

Founded in 2002 in Georgetown, Ontario, Northside Autosports has grown to become Canada's #1 automotive accessory, detailing/car care, wheels/tires, car audio/security & performance parts chain of shops.
Northside Autosports is the fastest growing aftermarket auto chain for a reason! This is not so much a "pitch line" as a statement of fact. We have one of the lower over all investments in the automotive category, largest supply chain in Canada, very aggressive branding strategies and our company is always growing (not just in stores but also in concept, supply, marketing programs and training). We are quickly becoming the market leader in all industry segments we are in and continue to grow through a foundation of honest relationship building with; franchise partners, supply partners, training affiliates, marketing affiliates and contractors. Retail , Bulk & Business To Business Sales Concept Full business management & technical training courses (with affiliate graduate study options) Financing assistance (OAC) Largest supply chain in Canada Aggressive and cost effective marketing fund program Complete floor plan design Complete Equipment/Fixture/Display/Inventory package One of the most aggressive automotive brands in Canada One of the lowest total investments in the automotive industry 15 years in the industry Area development and Master Franchise available Speak to Graham at [email protected] for re-sale info.