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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tuffy Auto Service Centers vs Car-X Auto Service including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $224,000 - $413,500 | $214,000 - $326,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 2.5%-5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 5% | - |
Year Founded | 1970 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 1971 | 1973 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 15 years |
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/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 104 hours Additional Training: At existing store | Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
58% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT 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 |
Car-X franchise owners have the freedom to run their own businesses while sharing the resources of a proven and trusted brand with almost 50 years of experience. Advantages of joining the Car-X Family include (but are not limited to):