Milex Complete Auto Care vs Automotive Art Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Milex Complete Auto Care vs Automotive Art including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
Investment $197,457 - $296,767$175,000 - $520,000
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2% local + 1%
Year Founded 1978-
Year Franchised 1979-
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    Automotive Art Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    Automotive Art Franchise
    Training On-Site and Classroom Training: During your hands-on training, you'll learn firsthand about how the business works. You'll interface with employees and customers. You'll watch the selling process in action. You become familiar with the business, inside and out. *Proven Business Systems Implementation *Financial Management Training *Lead Generation System Training *Personnel and Safety Systems *Customer Relations Training *Marketing and Sales Development *Business to Business Sales Training and Programs-
    Support Pre-Opening Support Services: *Site Selection Assistance *Lease Negotiation Assistance *Third Party Financing Relationships (including SBA) *New Business Start-Up Planning Ongoing Support Services and Franchisee Assistance: *Technical Assistance "Hot-Line" *Lead Generation Programs *Supplier Relationships *System Wide Intranet *National Warranty Program *Customer Financing Programs *National Fleet Programs *Human Resources and Personnel Consultation *Custom Designed Computer Software *Business Performance Analysis-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Milex Complete Auto Care Franchise
    Automotive Art Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Milex Complete Auto Care

    Milex has a solid 40 year reputation for providing honest and professional automotive care for a reasonable price.
    * Specializing in general automotive repair and maintenance, Milex Services include engine maintenance and repair, brakes, air conditioning, tune-ups, steering and suspension, cooling system, computer diagnostics and more.
    * Ranked as one of the top 50 oil change plus chains in National Oil Lube& News.

     Consistently ranked in Franchise Times Top 100 Up and Coming Franchises and also honored as a Top Military Friendly Franchise by GI Jobs Magazine.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mr. Transmission franchised business ranges from $203,613 to $260,873. This includes $46,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Milex Complete Auto Care franchised business ranges from $197,457 to $265,860. This includes $46,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care co-branded franchised business ranges from $228,364 to $296,767. This includes $56,188 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur
    #481 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Automotive Art

    Automotive Art is the Caribbean's largest Auto-Care retailer of car enhancement products and services. With its corporate headquarters in Barbados, it currently operates in over 20 countries with 27 stores throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and South America.Automotive Art is a one-stop superstore and service centre offering a wide choice of quality brands including accessories, batteries, car care products, paint and ancillaries, tools, tyres, wheels and the services to install them. Our Vision is to be the leading retailer of automotive enhancement products and services to our customers.