Budget Brake & Muffler vs Automotive Art Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Budget Brake & Muffler Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
Investment $185,000 - $225,000$175,000 - $520,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2% local + 1%
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1972-
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Budget Brake & Muffler Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Budget Brake & Muffler Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Budget Brake & Muffler Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Budget Brake & Muffler Franchise
Automotive Art Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Budget Brake & Muffler

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.

About Automotive Art

Automotive Art is the Caribbean's largest Auto-Care retailer of car enhancement products and services. With its corporate headquarters in Barbados, it currently operates in over 20 countries with 27 stores throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and South America.Automotive Art is a one-stop superstore and service centre offering a wide choice of quality brands including accessories, batteries, car care products, paint and ancillaries, tools, tyres, wheels and the services to install them. Our Vision is to be the leading retailer of automotive enhancement products and services to our customers.