Dr. Vinyl vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $41,320 - $71,500$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee $24,500$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 7%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee -$300/mo.
Year Founded 19722013
Year Franchised 19812016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dr. Vinyl Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dr. Vinyl Franchise
    DPF Alternatives 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
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    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
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 DPF Alternatives

    "DPF
    DPF Alternatives has franchise opportunities available with many markets selling quickly. If you are interested in joining a highly resilient, fast growing niche market, and you like being part of a team, the largest Diesel Particulate Filter service company in the country would like to welcome you with open arms. Our DPF Alternatives family is always looking for great team players who want to make a difference.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.