Tuffy Auto Service Centers vs Wilhelm Automotive Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tuffy Auto Service Centers vs Wilhelm Automotive including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
Investment $224,000 - $413,500$118,400 - $302,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 2.5%-5%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 1970-
Year Franchised 1971-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 104 hours Additional Training: At existing store -
    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 -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Tuffy Auto Service Centers

    Charles Amy founded Tuffy Auto Service Centers when he opened the first Tuffy Muffler shop in 1970. The private company began franchising one year later and now has shops in several states. It is based in Toledo.

    If you purchase an area development franchise you must pay an additional area development fee that will be negotiated based on the number of franchises to be developed and the development schedule, but you will only pay an initial franchise fee of $5,000 for each franchise developed.

    #222 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Wilhelm Automotive

    Wilhelm Automotive is a comprehensive automotive mechanical repair facility. With state of the art systems and over 80 years of experience they are an industry leader. National and local awards for service excellence including being recognized as a Motor Age national "Top Shop". Services include: *Maintenance - Including: Oil, Lube, Filter, Ignition, Fluids, distributors, etc. (also including "UnderCar Services" *Repair - Including: Heating and Cooling, Radiators, heavy-Duty Servics, Overhaul, general maintenance and everything in between *Diagnostics - Including: Electrical, Electronic Systems, Computer, Emissions, Controls, etc. *General - Including: Domestic and Import, Gas or Diesel, Off-Road *Misc Services such as, Towing to the shop, fuel economy, tires, pre-purchase inspections, pre-trip inspections, etc. *Fleet Services