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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tilden Car Care vs Brake Masters 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 | $167,450 - $652,150 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $22,950 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1923 | 1983 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 1994 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 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.
Brake Masters Systems provides car repair and care
services for all models and makes of vehicles. Clients are provided with a complete picture of what work is needed on their vehicles through a multi point
inspection system. A team of ASE certified technicians
combine technical know-how and top notch technology and provide the best
repair and maintenance services. From brake repair to overhaul; nothing is left undone to ensure that the customer leaves with a safe and perfectly functional vehicle.