Canadian Tire vs Master Mechanic Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Canadian Tire Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
Investment $125,000 - And Up$175,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19221982
Year Franchised 19341983
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Canadian Tire Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Canadian Tire Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Canadian Tire Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Canadian Tire Franchise
Master Mechanic Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

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.

About Master Mechanic

The business provides full-service automotive repair and maintenance services to both retail and commercial clients through its franchisees, with special emphasis on drivability and engine performance. This is an excellent opportunity for existing independent garages looking to rebrand or for those with automotive and/or business experience who are considering the benefits of owning their own business. Many consumers today are in desperate search for an auto repair/maintenance facility who can provide this level of trust in your mechanic to the same extent as your doctor or dentist -- this is the relationship Master Mechanic works very hard to create. The independent auto repair/maintenance market is rather diverse with specialists in everything from oil changes to exhausts to tires to transmissions...creating confusion for many consumers as he/she must now be expected to know what's wrong with their car, then know who specializes in that service and then undertake the selection process as to which shop to do business. At Master Mechanic, there is neither confusion nor doubt because we are full-service facilities -- everything from a basic oil change to complex engine diagnostics all performed by licenced technicians. Let's take a look at the options...the fast lube market lacks the technical expertise for anything beyond fluid changes...the big box stores have been branded with perceived lower cost but unreliable service...while the new car dealerships tend to be very costly leaving the independents like Master Mechanic Franchises as a very attractive alternative.