Certigard vs Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Franchise Comparison

Petro-Canada's national car repair franchise, offering terms up to 10 years.

Opening a Certigard franchise through the Petro-Canada network of automotive repair and maintenance companies is relatively inexpensive compared to other similar franchise opportunities. The total investment required by a new franchisee is $75,000, with $25,000 of that initial investment going toward the franchise fee requirement. Certigard franchisees are also required to pay an ongoing royalty fee of 5% per month based on gross sales, as well as a 2% per gross sales advertising fee that will allow the Petro-Canada firm to advertise both on a national and a international level. The Certigard automotive repair and maintenance franchise company opened in 1975, began franchising in 1987 and has been franchising ever since.

Proven bay management system, enhanced customer service techniques, local and national advertising programs, national warranty network and ongoing field support. When you become a Petro-Canada retailer, independent owner, or wholesale distributor, you become part of our Canadian team and iconic brand.

Established in 1997, Quick Lane now has over 800 branches in the USA and over 200 branches in Europe. We are expanding our network globally into places including South America, South Africa, Middle East, as well as to Asia, including China, Australia, Thailand and elsewhere. Quick Lane is a standard tire and auto vehicle service center. With expert technicians who will take care of all brands of car in a professional and friendly manner, you can be confident of receiving excellent products and services. Our experienced teams have completed tests and training in matters ranging from oil changes to filters, tires, brake checks, suspension and vehicle batteries, amongst others, covering a total of over 14 services.

The total amount necessary to begin operation of a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center under a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Franchise Agreement ranges from $282,150 to $1,082,100 if you convert an existing automotive repair facility to a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center.

This includes $95,700 to $364,000 that is payable to the franchisor.

The total amount necessary to begin operation of a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center under a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Franchise Agreement ranges from $1,008,450 to $1,820,100 if you construct a brand new facility from the ground up (a “Greenfield Center”).

This includes $218,000 to $364,000 that is payable to the franchisor.