Merlin 200000 Mile Shops vs Mr. Lube Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Merlin 200000 Mile Shops vs Mr. Lube including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Merlin 200000 Mile Shops Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Investment $183,600 - $315,900$300,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $26,000 - $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4.9-6.9%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19751976
Year Franchised 1975-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Merlin 200000 Mile Shops Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Management experience; customer service
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    Financing Options
     
    Merlin 200000 Mile Shops Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Merlin 200000 Mile Shops Franchise
    Mr. Lube 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, Regional advertising-
    Operations 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Merlin 200000 Mile Shops Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Merlin 200000 Mile Shops

    Merlin is an upscale "under the car" service opportunity which specializes in exhaust, brakes, ride control, suspension & steering, and oil/lubrication services. As a full service business format franchise, Merlin's provides a 90% turnkey state-of-the-art facility, comprehensive training, aggressive marketing programs, and ongoing support.

    About Mr. Lube

    With 92 stores and growing, Mr. Lube Canada is the industry leader in Canada's franchise automotive maintenance market. 100% Canadian owned, Mr. Lube Canada is committed to providing a franchise system offering a range of premium vehicle maintenance services in a clean, efficient, first-class manner at convenient retail outlets.

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    #18 in Canada's Top franchises.