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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Techna Glass 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 | $6,500 - $565,100 | $167,450 - $652,150 |
Franchise Fee | $5,000 - $45,000 | $22,950 |
Royalty Fee | 6-9% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1991 | 1983 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1994 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 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 | Ongoing training at headquarters as needed | - |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
The TechnaGlass International, Inc. co-branded franchise offering is designed for pre-existing, non-competing auto retail service providers, and has been proven in over 21 locations. This program allows these service providers to offer and support the highest standard of auto glass repair and replacement services.
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.