Tuffy Auto Service Centers vs Christian Brothers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tuffy Auto Service Centers vs Christian Brothers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
Christian Brothers Franchise
Investment $224,000 - $413,500$454,250 - $582,400
Franchise Fee $30,000$135,000
Royalty Fee 2.5%-5%Varies
Advertising Fee 5%$10K/yr.
Year Founded 19701962
Year Franchised 19711996
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
Christian Brothers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• Management and leadership background

    Financing Options
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Christian Brothers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Christian Brothers Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 104 hours Additional Training: At existing store Ongoing training and marketing support from the Home office On-The-Job Training: 115 hours Classroom Training: 204 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Ongoing marketing support from the Home office which includes: Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 30% 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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 8

    Expansion Plans
     
    Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise
    Christian Brothers Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Tuffy Auto Service Centers

    Charles Amy founded Tuffy Auto Service Centers when he opened the first Tuffy Muffler shop in 1970. The private company began franchising one year later and now has shops in several states. It is based in Toledo.

    If you purchase an area development franchise you must pay an additional area development fee that will be negotiated based on the number of franchises to be developed and the development schedule, but you will only pay an initial franchise fee of $5,000 for each franchise developed.

    #222 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Christian Brothers

    Our roots go back to 1982 in Houston, Texas, when Mark Carr founded Christian Brothers Automotive with a mission to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). When we began our franchise program in 1996, this principle carried forward as the guiding light for all our franchisees. Today, there are over 160 Christian Brothers locations across 24 states and many more coming soon. 
    We are proud to say that each of our franchisees operates their business with the deep-seated knowledge that if we treat each other right, we’ll have happy customers - and that’s how we’ll succeed financially. In our 24+ years of franchising we’ve never closed a location and are proud to continue that legacy in years to come.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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    In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.
    #261 in Franchise 500 for 2020.