Walt's Auto World vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $135,000$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 4%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee -$300/mo.
Year Founded 19812013
Year Franchised 20002016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
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.

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Expansion Plans
 
Walt's Auto World Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
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 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.