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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tilden Car Care vs CarX including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $131,500 - $171,200 | $262,000 - $413,500 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 5% |
Year Founded | 1923 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 1971 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 90% of current franchisees are owner/operators | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Sydney G. Tilden founded S.G. Tilden Inc. in 1923, and Tilden for Brakes Car Care Centers were born. In 1966, Tilden began offering franchises to existing loyal store managers. Now publicly owned under the name Tilden Associates Inc., the company is based in Garden City, New York.
When you join the Car-X program, you become a Car-X franchisee - an independent entrepreneur with access to the expertise of a firmly established chain. You have the freedom to run your own business while sharing the resources of a proven franchise. With over 30 years experience, we have a network of successful franchisees and we pass along that cumulative knowledge and expertise to you. Nonetheless, it’s up to you to turn the power of our name and our systems of doing business into a successful operation.