Lee Myles Transmissions vs Active Tire Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Investment $137,400 - $182,800$130,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $27,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19471982
Year Franchised 19641983
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 15% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Active 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

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Lee Myles Transmissions

    Lee Myles was a musician and automobile technician in the 1930s and '40s when he heard about problems with the 'new' automatic transmissions. He opened his first Lee Myles Transmissions center in 1947 and began franchising in 1964. The company now has more than 85 locations throughout the United States.

    About Active Tire

    Since 1982 Active Green + Ross has operated Southern Ontario's premier chain of Complete Tire & Auto Centres with over 65 locations in Ontario to serve you.

    We offer our customers a complete line and selection of passenger and light truck tires from the worlds premier tire manufacturers, such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal and Yokohama.

    All Active Green + Ross locations offer complete general automotive service and repairs to most car and light truck models. Special emphasis is placed on Preventative Maintenance repairs such as brakes, suspension and front end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing and lube & oil changes.

    To schedule your next car or light truck vehicle maintenance service appointment or to purchase tires, please use our interactive tire & auto centre finder to locate the Active Green + Ross nearest you.