Techna Glass vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Techna Glass Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $6,500 - $565,100$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $45,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 6-9%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee -$300/mo.
Year Founded 19912013
Year Franchised 20042016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Techna Glass Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Techna Glass Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    Techna Glass Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    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.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Techna Glass Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Techna Glass

    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.

    About DPF Alternatives

    "DPF
    DPF Alternatives has franchise opportunities available with many markets selling quickly. If you are interested in joining a highly resilient, fast growing niche market, and you like being part of a team, the largest Diesel Particulate Filter service company in the country would like to welcome you with open arms. Our DPF Alternatives family is always looking for great team players who want to make a difference.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.