Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs ATL Motor Mate Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs ATL Motor Mate including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
ATL Motor Mate Franchise
Investment $266,100 - $995,100$125,000
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $35,000$32,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871985
Year Franchised 19981986
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
ATL Motor Mate Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    ATL Motor Mate Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/Yes
    Equipment No/NoYes/Yes
    Inventory No/NoYes/Yes
    Receivables No/NoYes/Yes
    Payroll No/NoYes/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    ATL Motor Mate Franchise
    Training Ongoing training available-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 34% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers Franchise
    ATL Motor Mate Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers

    Founded by Larry Dahl, Oilstop centers provide drive-thru oil changes. The company also offers gear treatment, power drain service, PCV valve replacement, engine stop leak service, internal engine cleaning, engine treatment, fuel system cleaners and other services.

    About ATL Motor Mate

    Come join the recession-proof auto care industry with your own ATL Motor Mate. When you partner with us you will receive the benefit of our proven business model, site selection assistance, ongoing training and support, marketing plans and much more! Don't wait; contact us today!