Dent Doctor vs ClearBra Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dent Doctor vs ClearBra including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dent Doctor Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Investment $62,250 - $163,600$102,800 - $193,000
Franchise Fee $13,900 - $23,900$20,000 - $27,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861999
Year Franchised 19902005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dent Doctor Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • No automotive experience required
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    Financing Options
     
    Dent Doctor Franchise
    ClearBra 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dent Doctor Franchise
    ClearBra Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dent Doctor Franchise
    ClearBra Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Dent Doctor

    Thomas Harris founded Dent Doctor in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1986. This mobile and shop-based franchise provides paint-free dent repair to consumers, fleet companies and body shops.

    Dent Doctor, which began franchising in 1990, reported repairing over 350,000 vehicles in its first 14 years in business.

    Using tools and training exclusive to Dent Doctor, the backside of each dent is accessed and pressure is gently applied, removing the dent without harming the original finish. No dry ice, heat or suction is used. The dent will not "pop" back in later, and is a permanent repair.

    About ClearBra

    ClearBra™ protective film is composed of a self-annealing outer layer combined with an energy-absorbing under layer. This modern technology creates a trampoline effect against stone chips-a new car owner's greatest worry. Tough and reliable, ClearBra™ also insures against bug damage, minor abrasion, and weathering. Originally designed to protect race cars and helicopter blades, the ClearBra™ system is guaranteed not to fade, yellow, crack or peel. It preserves the vehicle investment and boosts resale value.
    ClearBra offers individuals interested in the automotive industry a business franchise opportunity. The concept offers low franchise fees, valuable corporate support, manageable operations and high profit margins.
    Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a new location in St George, Utah, the "Original” ClearBra® is the leader in paint protection film. With over 25 years experience and over 75,000 vehicles covered, we customize our film to cover any vehicle for beautiful results. Try our window tinting. Trust only the Original!