Walt's Auto World vs Meineke Car Care Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Walt's Auto World vs Meineke Car Care including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Meineke Car Care Franchise
Investment $135,000$319,774 - $610,318
Franchise Fee $15,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%$20.8K+/yr.
Advertising Fee -6%
Year Founded 19811972
Year Franchised 20001972
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee -$2.5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
Meineke Car Care Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Supervisory experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Walt's Auto World Franchise
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Walt's Auto World Franchise
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
    Training -Ongoing technical hotline, online courses available
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, 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.

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Walt's Auto World Franchise
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Walt's Auto World

    With Our Franchise We Offer *Site Selection And Real Estate Assistance. *Shop Design And Fixture Layout. *Extensive Hands On Training At Our And Your Location For Owners And Managers. *Training In Managing Your Employees. *A Detailed Operation/Training Manual That Covers All Aspects Of Your Business. *Promotional Assistance For Your Grand Opening. *Print And Broadcast Advertising Material. *Assistance Assistance. *Ongoing Assistance. *Store Visits And Telephone Support. *Exclusive Territorial Protection. *Marketing Techniques.

    About Meineke Car Care



    Sam Meineke began with a single store in Houston in 1972. The company has since become a subsidiary of Part Industry Corp. and part of a British-owned, multifaceted group that supplies automotive and agricultural components and systems. The initial concept of providing quality exhaust service at discount prices has expanded to include complete brake service, oil and lube service, front-end alignment, shock and strut service and Catalytic converters.

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