Ziebart vs ClearBra Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ziebart Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Investment $297,800 - $469,100$102,800 - $193,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000 - $27,500
Royalty Fee 5%-8%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19541999
Year Franchised 19632005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3.9K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ziebart Franchise
ClearBra Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ClearBra Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables Yes/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ClearBra Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 228 hours Classroom Training: 104 hours -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    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
     
    Ziebart Franchise
    ClearBra Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Ziebart

    Ziebart International was founded in 1954 by Kurt Ziebart. A German mechanic, Ziebart developed a process to stop corrosion and opened the first Ziebart store in Detroit. The private company began franchising in 1963 and has more than 600 locations in 55 countries. In 1989, Ziebart acquired Tidy Car, a franchise company offering similar services, and sold franchises under the name of Ziebart Tidy Car until 1999, when the name changed to Ziebart.
    The company has co-branding relationships with Speedy Auto Glass and Rhino Linings USA.

    Veteran Incentives  Franchise fee waived

    "Top     "World  ""    "Entrepreneur

    #43 in Canada's Top franchises.

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    #35 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #149 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #323 in Franchise 500 for 2021.









    About ClearBra

    ClearBra™ protective film is composed of a self-annealing outer layer combined with an energy-absorbing under layer. This modern technology creates a trampoline effect against stone chips-a new car owner's greatest worry. Tough and reliable, ClearBra™ also insures against bug damage, minor abrasion, and weathering. Originally designed to protect race cars and helicopter blades, the ClearBra™ system is guaranteed not to fade, yellow, crack or peel. It preserves the vehicle investment and boosts resale value.
    ClearBra offers individuals interested in the automotive industry a business franchise opportunity. The concept offers low franchise fees, valuable corporate support, manageable operations and high profit margins.
    Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a new location in St George, Utah, the "Original” ClearBra® is the leader in paint protection film. With over 25 years experience and over 75,000 vehicles covered, we customize our film to cover any vehicle for beautiful results. Try our window tinting. Trust only the Original!