Dr. Vinyl vs Pathetic Medic Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Pathetic Medic Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500N/A
Franchise Fee $24,500N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19722004
Year Franchised 19812004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
Pathetic Medic Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Pathetic Medic Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Pathetic Medic Franchise
    Training -Held at our Corporate Headquarters in Pottstown, PA. This comprehensive 2 week training program will take you through every facet of the business. In addition, we provide field support to build your customer base and gain market share quickly and effectively.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesWe supply unparalleled sales and operations assistance whenever you need it. From providing sales coaching for you or helping you with your financial and operational issues, our seasoned team of problem solvers ensures that the support you need is always a toll-free phone call or e-mail away. Also, ongoing training is available year round in several forms: regional meetings; computer-based instructional tools; and in-person, one-on-one visits from your highly trained personnel support representative.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    Pathetic Medic Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Dr. Vinyl

    Former aerospace employee W. David Isley founded Dr. Vinyl in 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri. He and his wife, Marcia, worked with local restaurants, repairing torn, burnt, chipped and peeling vinyl booths and chairs, but soon discovered there were many similar repairs to be done at car dealerships. The couple did repairs for clients in the Kansas City area until 1981, when they began franchising.

    Dr. Vinyl franchisees offers bumper repair, automotive paint touch-up, paintless dent removal, and vinyl siding repair in addition to the leather and vinyl repairs the Isleys introduced over 40 years ago.

    In January of 2001, Dr. Vinyl was sold to Richard Reinders, formerly the company's European Master Franchisee. It now allows franchisees to purchase shares in the parent company.

    About Pathetic Medic

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    WHAT WE DO Pathetic Medic repairs and rejuvenates vehicle interiors, saving owners and car dealers thousands in replacement costs. We totally eliminate odors of all types including smoke. We remove all stains throughout the interior, bringing carpets, seats, side panels and more, back to life. Pathetic Medic repairs stone damaged windshields as well as exterior trim in addition to total interior repairs making us truly, one of-a-kind. DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MEDIC Bringing things back to life is very rewarding. A medic starts his/her day inspecting their customer's used car inventory on their established route. A list of needed repairs is given to the management for approval. The repairs are completed and the customer invoiced. Medics then move on to their next customer. Most Medics work full time, but, being your own boss, you will set your hours. WHAT YOU GET Everything you need to make money your first day of operation. You will receive all initial supplies, all advertising and marketing materials, tools and equipment, software, invoices, including administrative reports,EVERYTHING! This is a total turnkey system. After your comprehensive training we will assist you in creating your operational and marketing plan and will be there with you during your opening days. We maintain a toll-free swupport line and are there for you always to assist in marketing and technical issues. You are never alone.