Atlantic Windshield Repair vs Wilhelm Automotive Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
Investment $119,000 - $139,000$118,400 - $302,500
Franchise Fee N/A$35,000
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service skills, must love working outdoors
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    Financing Options
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    ; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise
    Wilhelm Automotive Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Atlantic Windshield Repair

    Start an Atlantic Windshield Repair Franchise. Windshield repair is a no-cost service to most customers because insurance companies waive deductibles and pay for windshield repairs directly. Windshield repair is a rapidly growing Industry, which saves the insurance companies millions of dollars a year in windshield replacements. With just a little training and practice anyone can learn to repair automobile windshields. You to can join this lucrative, and fast growing Industry by becoming an Atlantic Windshield Repair Dealer.
    The start-up costs are minimal, all other fees are based on you making money, and we will show you exactly how to do it! Atlantic will guide you through the world of Insurance Networks. We file all necessary contracts for you. We connect you directly with the Insurance Companies' Database so they can send you jobs. All jobs can be checked and tracked directly from our web site. You can see instantly how many jobs you have done; when they were done; and who did them. Recall data on any job any time. We need you to help us become the leader in the windshield repair industry. Join us today and start making the kind of money you've always wanted.

    About Wilhelm Automotive

    Wilhelm Automotive is a comprehensive automotive mechanical repair facility. With state of the art systems and over 80 years of experience they are an industry leader. National and local awards for service excellence including being recognized as a Motor Age national "Top Shop". Services include: *Maintenance - Including: Oil, Lube, Filter, Ignition, Fluids, distributors, etc. (also including "UnderCar Services" *Repair - Including: Heating and Cooling, Radiators, heavy-Duty Servics, Overhaul, general maintenance and everything in between *Diagnostics - Including: Electrical, Electronic Systems, Computer, Emissions, Controls, etc. *General - Including: Domestic and Import, Gas or Diesel, Off-Road *Misc Services such as, Towing to the shop, fuel economy, tires, pre-purchase inspections, pre-trip inspections, etc. *Fleet Services