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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oilstop-Drive Thru Oil Change Centers vs Multistate Transmission including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $266,100 - $995,100 | $147,554 - $178,840 |
Franchise Fee | $27,500 - $35,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | $100/ mo. |
Year Founded | 1987 | 1973 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 1973 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 20 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
Multistate Transmission is part of Transmission USA and Moran Industries, Inc.,one of the largest automotive aftermarket franchisors in the industry. * Specializing in transmission and drive train maintenance repair, rebuilds and replacement. * Consistently ranked as one of the top automotive repair franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 and honored as a Top Military Friendly Franchise by GI Jobs Magazine