Oil Can Henry's vs Active Tire Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oil Can Henry's vs Active Tire including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Oil Can Henry's Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Investment $135,000 - $212,000$130,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%6%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19721982
Year Franchised 19881983
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oil Can Henry's Franchise
Active Tire Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Oil Can Henry's 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Oil Can Henry's Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    Training Training available on an ongoing basis & as requested-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Oil Can Henry's Franchise
    Active Tire Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Oil Can Henry's

    Oil Can Henry’s is now Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Oil Can Henry's was founded in 1972 and began franchising in 1988. It was a private company with more than 40 locations across the United States, and was based in Portland, Oregon.

    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.