Mighty Auto Parts vs Canadian Tire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Investment $227,000 - $496,100$125,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $57,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 19631922
Year Franchised 19701934
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of current license fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
    Canadian Tire 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
    Canadian Tire Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 88 hours Classroom Training: 29 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
    Canadian Tire Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Mighty Auto Parts

    Dallas Wallace began selling tire supplies to service stations and garages in 1963, expanding product lines and distributors as business grew throughout the '60s and '70s. Mighty Distribution System of America started franchising in 1970 and is still a privately held company that provides underhood and undercar parts at locations nationwide.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Mexico, Philippines, South America and Western Europe

    Veteran Incentives  25% off license fee; training/administration fee waived; special payment terms on initial inventory
    "Top
    #63 in Gator's Top franchises.

    "Entrepreneur
    #378 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Canadian Tire

    Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited - the country's most shopped retailer - offers a unique mix of products and services through the leadership of three specialty stores under one roof - Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home Products. With over 450 Canadian Tire Associate Stores serving communities nationwide, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and the Associate Dealers together employ 38,000 Canadians and form one of Canada's best-known and most successful retailers.

    You will immediately benefit from proven business systems which include commissions and allowances to help cover initial costs of operation.
    You will also take part in a 2 week hands-on Training Program that covers everything you will need to know moving forward to manage the business.

    Add participation in one of Canada’s most popular loyalty program, and marketing support from Home Office on an ongoing basis, and you will be ahead of the competition from the very start.


    "Top
    #21 in Canada's Top franchises.