America's Fleet Service vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of America's Fleet Service vs DPF Alternatives including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
America's Fleet Service Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $90,000$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee $12,500$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 8%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee -$300/mo.
Year Founded 19922013
Year Franchised 20042016
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
America's Fleet Service Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Mechanical skills
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    Financing Options
     
    America's Fleet Service Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    America's Fleet Service Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    America's Fleet Service Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About America's Fleet Service

    We offer comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program and minor repairs/corrective maintenance. Our recommended standard preventive maintenance (PM) service has been developed using industry standards, manufacturer specifications and recommendations, and years of experience. This the routine maintenance and inspection program. We can also custom the PM to match your companies requirements or program. In our free consultation we generally discuss PM frequency recommendations based on how you use your fleet and its age and condition, driving patterns, and even environmental conditions. We service light trucks (pickups and vans) through class 8 vehicles including: Tractor and trailers Light, Medium, and Heavy Trucks Refrigeration units Off-road and construction equipment and vehicles Diesel, gas, and propane engines Cranes, lifts, booms, Redi-mix, utility, chippers, pony and auxiliary equipment Light trucks, vans, box trucks, pickups and other vehicles

    About DPF Alternatives

    "DPF
    DPF Alternatives has franchise opportunities available with many markets selling quickly. If you are interested in joining a highly resilient, fast growing niche market, and you like being part of a team, the largest Diesel Particulate Filter service company in the country would like to welcome you with open arms. Our DPF Alternatives family is always looking for great team players who want to make a difference.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.