Tunex Automotive Specialists vs Canadian Tire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tunex Automotive Specialists Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Investment $155,000 - $218,000$125,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $19,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19721922
Year Franchised 19741934
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tunex Automotive Specialists Franchise
Canadian Tire Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Tunex Automotive Specialists 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Tunex Automotive Specialists Franchise
    Canadian Tire Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Tunex Automotive Specialists Franchise
    Canadian Tire Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Tunex Automotive Specialists

    Tunex was founded in 1972, and the first service center began operating in 1974. The public company began franchising in 1975 and has more than 25 company and franchisee-owned service centers in operation. The Tunex franchise opportunity includes both a conversion option (converting an independent service center to a Tunex franchise) and independent franchise units.

    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.


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    #21 in Canada's Top franchises.