Car-X Auto Service vs Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Car-X Auto Service vs Quality Tune-Up Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Car-X Auto Service Franchise
Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $326,000$234,000 - $282,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19712004
Year Franchised 19732004
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Car-X Auto Service Franchise
Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Managerial skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Car-X Auto Service Franchise
    Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Car-X Auto Service Franchise
    Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 58% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Car-X Auto Service Franchise
    Quality Tune-Up Shops Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Car-X Auto Service

    Dedicated to serving you for almost 30 years, Car-X Auto Service is more than just a place that repairs your vehicle. In fact, Car-X prides itself on providing you with a commitment to our Five Star Service. We began franchising in 1973 and have grown to become one of the dominant brands for undercar service in the midwestern U.S. Income opportunities are provided primarily by brakes, exhaust, road handling, steering systems, tune-ups, air conditioning, tires and oil changes for all makes of cars and light trucks.
     

    Car-X franchise owners have the freedom to run their own businesses while sharing the resources of a proven and trusted brand with almost 50 years of experience. Advantages of joining the Car-X Family include (but are not limited to):

    • Brand recognition and outstanding customer retention rates
    • Start-up assistance and continued support
    • Negotiated vendor pricing and buying power
    • Technical onsite and online team training programs
    • Marketing and advertising support
    • Lowest royalty and start-up fees in the industry

    About Quality Tune-Up Shops

    If you're interested in becoming a part of our successful family of independently owned service centers, please let us know. We are here to help in any way we can - offering years of experience in the franchise business. Please contact us today.