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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Techna Glass vs Mobalign 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 | $172,458 - $223,433 |
Franchise Fee | $5,000 - $45,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6-9% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 5% Local 2% Nat'l |
Year Founded | 1991 | - |
Year Franchised | 2004 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years +5+5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 Years +5+5+5 |
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 | The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a Mobalign franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training and takes approximately 6 weeks. |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Use the "Mobalign" service mark, use of distinctive system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development and consulting, and other benefits that come with owning a Mobalign franchise. |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
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.