Ziebart vs ChipsAway Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ziebart Franchise
ChipsAway Franchise
Investment $297,800 - $469,100$45,000 - $70,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%-8%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19541994
Year Franchised 19630
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3.9K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ziebart Franchise
ChipsAway Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ChipsAway Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables Yes/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ChipsAway Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 228 hours Classroom Training: 104 hours Technically, the ChipsAway System is easy to learn ; you will be painting cars to a commercial standard within a few days! ChipsAway ensures franchisees are up and running in the shortest time possible. We have developed a comprehensive three week training programme which is backed up by a hands-on, highly targeted launch module, using the resources of experienced staff and franchisees. In no time at all your business is up and running will immediate cashflow.
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformEach franchisee has their own designated member of the Franchise Support team who mentors them for as long as required.
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ChipsAway Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Ziebart

    Ziebart International was founded in 1954 by Kurt Ziebart. A German mechanic, Ziebart developed a process to stop corrosion and opened the first Ziebart store in Detroit. The private company began franchising in 1963 and has more than 600 locations in 55 countries. In 1989, Ziebart acquired Tidy Car, a franchise company offering similar services, and sold franchises under the name of Ziebart Tidy Car until 1999, when the name changed to Ziebart.
    The company has co-branding relationships with Speedy Auto Glass and Rhino Linings USA.

    Veteran Incentives  Franchise fee waived

    "Top     "World  ""    "Entrepreneur

    #43 in Canada's Top franchises.

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    #35 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #149 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #323 in Franchise 500 for 2021.









    About ChipsAway

    ChipsAway is the world's leading SMART repairer. Established in 1994, ChipsAway now has a worldwide network of more than 500 skilled professionals. Repairs carried out with the unique ChipsAway system are of the highest quality, preserve the integrity of the car's original paintwork and therefore its value. It is no surprise that ChipsAway franchisees regularly carry out work in the motor trade for premier brands such as Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, BMW and Porsche.