RimTyme vs Sixt USA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
RimTyme Franchise
Sixt USA Franchise
Investment $321,208 - $684,250$614,100 - $6,670,600
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000 - $750,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee $250/ mo-
Year Founded 20051912
Year Franchised 20071988
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years + 5-105 years
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years + 5-105 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
RimTyme Franchise
Sixt USA Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
RimTyme Franchise
Sixt USA 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
 
RimTyme Franchise
Sixt USA Franchise
Training 4 Weeks-
Support *Central Purchasing *Field Operation Evaluation *Field Training *Initial Store Opening *Inventory Control *Franchisee Newsletter *Regional or National Meetings-
Marketing *National Advertising *Regional Advertising *Local Advertising *Marketing Materials *Additional Services *Other Marketing Support-
Operations Passive Ownership: Discouraged Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 0 Part-time90% of all franchisees own more than one unit.

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Expansion Plans
 
RimTyme Franchise
Sixt USA Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About RimTyme

RimTyme franchises provide a full and complete line of custom wheel and tire products, offered to consumers under traditional retail sales programs and under rental purchase programs. RimTyme franchises also engage in retail sales of accessory products. The RimTyme franchise prototype was developed and proven by current franchisees. These custom rim and tire stores offer same-day custom wheel and tire installations to customers at competitive prices and affordable payment plans. Compelling unit economics, combined with a well-established franchisor with over 40 years' experience, provides an unparalleled opportunity.

About Sixt USA

Founded in Munich in 1912, Sixt car rental company today is a worldwide mobility service provider, and still expanding steadily. In Germany and Austria, Sixt is already the market leader.
Sixt rents top-class cars to its customers at very low prices. With the world's largest BMW and Mercedes Benz fleet, the latest models of top car makes, sports cars, convertibles, jeeps and trucks, Sixt meets the requirements of all its customers.
The Sixt franchise system is a proven international success, with more than 80 master franchisees operating from roughly 1,000 worldwide locations. In the U.S., Sixt operates corporate branches in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Seattle (www.sixt.com). Sixt plans to further expand in the U.S. with a step by step, measured approach of corporate expansion along with the addition of growth oriented local franchisees. Throughout Europe and internationally, Sixt is expanding with great success. U.S. and Canada franchise expansion fits in with Sixt's long term strategy to cover all aspects of mobility by supplying innovative, universally useful and top-quality services. Those interested in Sixt Franchise Opportunities can visit sixt-franchise.com and/or contact Craig Olson, VP North America Franchise Development at 954-874-1786 or [email protected]