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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Transmissions vs Indy Lube including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $80,000 - $120,000 | $250,000 - $450,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $7,500 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3%/$400/week | 5% |
Year Founded | 1981 | 1986 |
Year Franchised | 1985 | 1989 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years +15 | 20 years +5-10 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years +15 | 20 years +5-10 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Home Office, Plymouth, MI 14 Days | Headquarters 2-3 Weeks |
Support | Central Data Processing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost Central Purchasing: At Additional Cost Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
American Transmissions has been providing quality transmission service, repairs, and maintenance at reasonable prices, during our long existence. Did you know that American Transmissions has provided transmission service to many local and state Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, School Districts, and local governments, as well as, some of the largest and smallest company’s auto fleets in Southeast, Michigan? They choose American Transmissions because they get the most value for their auto service dollars. Thanks for choosing American Transmissions for your drive-train service needs. You can trust American Transmissions for a job well done, because we are "The Dealership Alternative”
INDY LUBE oil change centers specialize in fluid maintenance of both passenger and light industrial vehicles. Each INDY LUBE facility is up-scale with a spacious reception room with television, wallpaper and courtesy phone. The INDY LUBE full-service oil change includes a 20-point safety and fluid check. Each center also has a point-of-sale computer system.