MARS vs ClearBra Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
MARS Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Investment $49,000$102,800 - $193,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$20,000 - $27,500
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871999
Year Franchised 19982005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 1/2 of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
MARS Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
MARS Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
MARS Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet-
Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

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Expansion Plans

 
MARS Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About MARS

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About ClearBra

ClearBra protective film is composed of a self-annealing outer layer combined with an energy-absorbing under layer. This modern technology creates a trampoline effect against stone chips-a new car owner's greatest worry. Tough and reliable, ClearBra also insures against bug damage, minor abrasion, and weathering. Originally designed to protect race cars and helicopter blades, the ClearBra system is guaranteed not to fade, yellow, crack or peel. It preserves the vehicle investment and boosts resale value.
ClearBra offers individuals interested in the automotive industry a business franchise opportunity. The concept offers low franchise fees, valuable corporate support, manageable operations and high profit margins.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a new location in St George, Utah, the "Original” ClearBra® is the leader in paint protection film. With over 25 years experience and over 75,000 vehicles covered, we customize our film to cover any vehicle for beautiful results. Try our window tinting. Trust only the Original!