Atlantic Windshield Repair vs Master Mechanic Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Atlantic Windshield Repair vs Master Mechanic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
Investment $119,000 - $139,000$175,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee 06%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19971982
Year Franchised 20041983
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service skills, must love working outdoors
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    Financing Options
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Master Mechanic Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Master Mechanic Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    ; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Master Mechanic Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Atlantic Windshield Repair

    Start an Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise. Windshield repair is a no-cost service to most customers because insurance companies waive deductibles and pay for windshield repairs directly. Windshield repair is a rapidly growing Industry, which saves the insurance companies millions of dollars a year in windshield replacements. With just a little training and practice anyone can learn to repair automobile windshields. You to can join this lucrative, and fast growing Industry by becoming an Atlantic Windshield Repair Dealer.
    The start-up costs are minimal, all other fees are based on you making money, and we will show you exactly how to do it! Atlantic will guide you through the world of Insurance Networks. We file all necessary contracts for you. We connect you directly with the Insurance Companies' Database so they can send you jobs. All jobs can be checked and tracked directly from our web site. You can see instantly how many jobs you have done; when they were done; and who did them. Recall data on any job any time. We need you to help us become the leader in the windshield repair industry. Join us today and start making the kind of money you've always wanted.

    About Master Mechanic

    The business provides full-service automotive repair and maintenance services to both retail and commercial clients through its franchisees, with special emphasis on drivability and engine performance. This is an excellent opportunity for existing independent garages looking to rebrand or for those with automotive and/or business experience who are considering the benefits of owning their own business. Many consumers today are in desperate search for an auto repair/maintenance facility who can provide this level of trust in your mechanic to the same extent as your doctor or dentist -- this is the relationship Master Mechanic works very hard to create. The independent auto repair/maintenance market is rather diverse with specialists in everything from oil changes to exhausts to tires to transmissions...creating confusion for many consumers as he/she must now be expected to know what's wrong with their car, then know who specializes in that service and then undertake the selection process as to which shop to do business. At Master Mechanic, there is neither confusion nor doubt because we are full-service facilities -- everything from a basic oil change to complex engine diagnostics all performed by licenced technicians. Let's take a look at the options...the fast lube market lacks the technical expertise for anything beyond fluid changes...the big box stores have been branded with perceived lower cost but unreliable service...while the new car dealerships tend to be very costly leaving the independents like Master Mechanic Franchises as a very attractive alternative.