Meineke Car Care vs Dominion Auto Centers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Meineke Car Care vs Dominion Auto Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Meineke Car Care Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Investment $319,774 - $610,318$50,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $20.8K+/yr.8%
Advertising Fee 6%$100 per vehicle sold, 2% of service revenue
Year Founded 19722012
Year Franchised 19722012
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Meineke Car Care Franchise
Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Supervisory experience
    		• Needs to have some background in either auto repair or auto sales.

    Financing Options
     
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
    Training Ongoing technical hotline, online courses availableUpfront training program, 24/7 online training and operating procedure archive access, social media marketing, event management, lead generation programs, supplier management/development programs, etc, etc.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Meineke Car Care Franchise
    Dominion Auto Centers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Meineke Car Care



    Sam Meineke began with a single store in Houston in 1972. The company has since become a subsidiary of Part Industry Corp. and part of a British-owned, multifaceted group that supplies automotive and agricultural components and systems. The initial concept of providing quality exhaust service at discount prices has expanded to include complete brake service, oil and lube service, front-end alignment, shock and strut service and Catalytic converters.

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    #496 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Dominion Auto Centers

    Canada's independent chain of Auto Dealership & Repair shops. Credit solutions for all customers and repair financing now available. Dominion Auto Centres� is Canada's first complete auto centre concept. Used Car/Truck Sales & Finance, Automotive Repair & Service, Tires, Towing Accessories and more! A truly complete concept and franchises are now available coast to coast.