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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Budget Brake & Muffler vs CarX including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $185,000 - $225,000 | $262,000 - $413,500 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 5% |
Year Founded | 1969 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 1972 | 1971 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Budget Brake and Muffler began operations 1969 and started franchising in 1972. If your car needs it, Budget Brake and Muffler can probably fix it. Brakes, Mufflers, Shocks & Struts, Alignments, Oil & Filter Changes, Charging Systems, Cooling Systems, Tune-Ups, Computer Diagnostics, ABS Service, Fuel Injection Service, Custom Exhaust, Suspension, Tires, Balancing, Transmission Fluid Flush, Clutches, Electrical, Minor, Major & General Repairs. Some Budget Brake and Muffler locations have motorhome facilities and some are Provincially Certified Vehicle Inspection Facilities. Check with the location in your area for these specialty repairs.
When you join the Car-X program, you become a Car-X franchisee - an independent entrepreneur with access to the expertise of a firmly established chain. You have the freedom to run your own business while sharing the resources of a proven franchise. With over 30 years experience, we have a network of successful franchisees and we pass along that cumulative knowledge and expertise to you. Nonetheless, it’s up to you to turn the power of our name and our systems of doing business into a successful operation.