Speedy Transmission vs Active Tire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Speedy Transmission Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Investment $83,500 - $108,000$130,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19831982
Year Franchised 19841983
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of initial franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Speedy Transmission Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    Training Weekend training classes-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Speedy Transmission

    D'Arcy Williams founded Speedy Transmission Centers in 1983. The company began franchising in 1984, with its first franchise location in Syracuse, New York.
    Based in Delray Beach, FL, Speedy Transmission Centers now has locations in several states, including centers in Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.

    About Active Tire

    Since 1982 Active Green + Ross has operated Southern Ontario's premier chain of Complete Tire & Auto Centres with over 65 locations in Ontario to serve you.

    We offer our customers a complete line and selection of passenger and light truck tires from the worlds premier tire manufacturers, such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal and Yokohama.

    All Active Green + Ross locations offer complete general automotive service and repairs to most car and light truck models. Special emphasis is placed on Preventative Maintenance repairs such as brakes, suspension and front end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing and lube & oil changes.

    To schedule your next car or light truck vehicle maintenance service appointment or to purchase tires, please use our interactive tire & auto centre finder to locate the Active Green + Ross nearest you.