Atlantic Windshield Repair vs Dominion Auto Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Investment $119,000 - $139,000$50,000
Franchise Fee N/A$35,000
Royalty Fee 08%
Advertising Fee -$100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue
Year Founded 19972012
Year Franchised 20042012
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service skills, must love working outdoors
    		• Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales.

    Financing Options
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers 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, 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
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Dominion Auto Centers

    Canada's independent chain of Auto Dealership & Repair shops. Credit solutions for all customers and repair financing now available. Dominion Auto Centres� is Canada's first complete auto centre concept. Used Car/Truck Sales & Finance, Automotive Repair & Service, Tires, Towing Accessories and more! A truly complete concept and franchises are now available coast to coast.